It is basically an assessment that they can manage the language of Shakespeare without my prompting. In this activity, I want students to have an opportunity to interpret and analyze a Shakespearean sonnet. The attached Powerpoint Shakespeare and his Sonnets discusses structure and themes of all 154 sonnets. I begin the activity by lecturing on the definition of a sonnet and the themes and sections of Shakespeare's sonnets. Many critics believe that when read in order, Shakespeare's sonnets tell a story of his love life. (See attached link for further information). This point always gets students' interests. The last section of sonnets describing the dark lady offer the best insights into the racial issues in Othello.
I want students to have access to the intimate knowledge of Shakespeare and those life events that inspired his work. Many believe the best window into his brain is through the sonnets. Understanding Shakespeare's sonnets gives students the root of where his themes and ideas came from. Depending on the aptitude of the class, sometimes I prolong this lesson if I feel students need more practice. I teach them at this point in the play because I feel students are becoming adept at grappling and decoding the language. I would feel remiss if I didn't spend some time pointing out the significance of the sonnets since so much of what we know of Shakespeare's life has been gleaned from the sonnets. This lesson focuses on Shakespearean Sonnets.
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