The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 20.0438  Thursday, 6 August 2009

From:       Louis Swilley <
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Date:       Thursday, 6 Aug 2009 22:06:09 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: 20.0429 Iago as Dramatist/Performer
Comment:    Re: SHK 20.0429 Iago as Dramatist/Performer

When the character addresses the audience directly -- as Richard in 
Richard III and Iago in Othello - doesn't that make the audience a 
character in the play?  If so, what are the consequences of *that*?

L. Swilley

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