12 Questions
What prompted Laura Bates to start teaching Shakespeare to prisoners in a super max unit?
Discovering the lack of education available in the super max unit
What did Laura Bates's prisoner-students inform her about Don?
He was transferred to a highly restricted unit
Why did Laura Bates believe that the prisoners in the super max unit needed education the most?
They were deprived of educational opportunities
What did the warden do to support Laura Bates's initiative to teach Shakespeare in the super max unit?
Allowed her access to the super max unit
What misconception had the prisoners in the super max unit repeatedly been told about their capabilities?
They were not intelligent enough for educational endeavors
What unique aspect of the super max unit made it challenging for Laura Bates to introduce an educational program?
'Worst of the worst' label discouraging educational efforts
Why did many people initially think Laura Bates was crazy?
For teaching Shakespeare in a maximum security prison.
In which type of facility did Laura Bates teach Shakespeare?
Super max facility.
What is the title of Laura Bates' book that discusses her experience teaching Shakespeare in prison?
Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard
What did many of the prisoners find when reading Shakespeare's works?
A deep connection with the playwright's words.
Where was Laura Bates' teaching experience with Shakespeare discussed?
On a radio show hosted by Michel Martin.
What type of actors come to mind when most people think of Shakespeare?
Well-trained actors performing in beautifully appointed theaters.
Explore an NPR interview where Professor Laura Bates shares her experience of teaching Shakespeare in a maximum security prison and the impact it had on the inmates. Discover new insights into Shakespeare's writings and the motivation behind Bates' decision.
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