Margaret Atwood on Prison Reform: Shakespeare Makes Inmates More Empathetic
- 7 years ago
What happens when Shakespeare goes to prison? His works humanize prisoners and open them up to reform in a way that the prison system fails to, says .\r
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When you agree to act, youre agreeing to put on another mask. And you can only put that mask on if you take the one that youve been wearing off.” This is what .\r
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California is using Shakespeare to change the culture in prison, hoping hardcore criminals will become better inmates and, eventually, productive citizens.\r
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Prisoners at Sing Sing perform the works of William Shakespeare as part of a rehabilitation program.\r
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When you agree to act, youre agreeing to put on another mask. And you can only put that mask on if you take the one that youve been wearing off.” This is what .\r
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California is using Shakespeare to change the culture in prison, hoping hardcore criminals will become better inmates and, eventually, productive citizens.\r
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Prisoners at Sing Sing perform the works of William Shakespeare as part of a rehabilitation program.\r
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