Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2007
Publication Title
Medieval & Renaissance Drama in England
Volume
20
Pages
17-45
Abstract
The article focuses on the implications of playwright William Shakespeare performing racial roles himself, such as Aaron in "Titus Andronicus." Several plays are discussed, including "Titus Andronicus," "The Merchant of Venice," and "Othello." The SHAXICON database, which compiles the text of Shakespeare's plays, is the primary source of evidence to suggest Shakespeare acted in his plays. Information about race relations in Great Britain's society during Shakespeare's time is also given.
Original Publication Citation
Habib, I. (2007). Racial impersonation on the Elizabethan stage: The case of Shakespeare playing Aaron. Medieval & Renaissance Drama in England, 20, 17-45.
Repository Citation
Habib, Imtiaz, "Racial Impersonation on the Elizabethan Stage: The Case of Shakespeare Playing Aaron" (2007). English Faculty Publications. 54.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/english_fac_pubs/54
Included in
Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture Commons, European History Commons, Literature in English, British Isles Commons
Comments
© Imtiaz Habib
Posted with the permission of the publisher and the author.