Teaching Shakespeare in a Maximum Security Prison - NPR Interview

<p>Allowed her access to the super max unit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were not intelligent enough for educational endeavors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Worst of the worst' label discouraging educational efforts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>For teaching Shakespeare in a maximum security prison. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Super max facility. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A deep connection with the playwright's words. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On a radio show hosted by Michel Martin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Well-trained actors performing in beautifully appointed theaters. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Laura Bates started teaching Shakespeare to prisoners because she found out how little education was available in the super max unit.

Laura Bates's students told her that Don had been moved to a more secure section of the prison.

Laura Bates believed prisoners in super max needed education most because they lacked opportunities.

The warden permitted Laura Bates to teach in the super-max unit.

Prisoners were repeatedly told they weren't smart enough to learn.

The 'worst of the worst' label and reputation made it difficult to introduce educational programs.

Many initially thought Laura Bates was crazy for teaching Shakespeare in a maximum security prison.

Laura Bates taught Shakespeare in a super-maximum-security prison.

Laura Bates's book about her experience is called 'Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard'.

Many prisoners found a deep connection with Shakespeare's words when reading his works.

Laura Bates's teaching experience was discussed on a radio show with Michel Martin.

Most people picture well-trained actors performing Shakespeare in elaborate theaters.