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INSTRUCTOR: Erica del Riego
SECTION: U06
SCHEDULE: Tuesdays, Thursdays, 2:00pm-3:15pm
Course Description
Shakespeare is known for his captivating language, dazzling or infuriating characters, and expert craftsmanship in storytelling. Yet, within many of his most renowned plays lies an intriguing commentary on meals, the danger of mixing food and revenge, and the importance of good company. Indeed, throughout Shakespeare’s works, food serves as more than just a basic necessity for sustenance, instead food is often used symbolically, metaphorically, or as a dramatic device to convey deeper meanings and themes. This course takes a unique look into select Shakespearean plays from the lens of food, culture, history, and Renaissance English society. Plays covered in this class will include Titus Andronicus, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, Twelfth Night, and Coriolanus.