Resumen del pasaje:
William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), better known by his pen name, O. Henry, was an American writer. His short story, "The Guilty Party," published in 1909, is a tragic story about a girl named Liz who is engaged to be married, overcome with jealousy, and then driven to violence.
Cuándo y cómo vincularlos:
Have students read this short story, prior to reading Othello, in order to generate a discussion on culpability. What case does the story make for the father’s guilt? Although more complex, in its basic form Shakespeare portrays Othello’s guilt similarly to how O. Henry portrays Liz’s guilt. Do students believe that the wrongdoings of one person are culpable for the wrongdoings of another? Do the influences of others make us less culpable for our actions?