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22nd annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

Sydney Harnage She/Her Poster Session 1: 9:00 - 9:45/ Poster #38

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BIO

I am a junior majoring in Editing, Writing, and Media and I am also pursuing a minor in Spanish. I would someday like to go into publishing or teaching English as a second language.

Latinx Shakespeares

Authors: Sydney Harnage, Dr. Carla Della Gatta
Student Major: Editing, Writing, and Media
Mentor: Dr. Carla Della Gatta
Mentor's Department: Department of English
Mentor's College: College of Arts and Sciences
Co-Presenters: Melanie Leon

Abstract

Latinx Shakespeares productions have been largely undertheorized throughout history despite their cultural significance and prevalence throughout numerous communities. To make this archive of Latinx Shakespearean productions available, this project utilizes data gathered by Dr. Della Gatta. Organizing the research conducted on various Latinx themes in Shakespearean adaptations, the relationship between Shakespeare and Latinx culture, and the impact of the “West Side Story Effect” results in an increase in the amount of information regarding Latinx Shakespeareas that is available to the general public. The following research aims to compose an easily accessible database of Latinx Shakespearean productions, while providing insight into their importance, unique qualities, and impacts on communities around the country.

Keywords: Shakespeare, Latinx, Database