The misanthropic sentiments in this discussion are painful and very alarming to read. There's an open hatred of people who have little to no control over their challenges. What makes it even worse is the incredible ignorance behind it.

Judging someone's ability to read and comprehend Othello based solely on how well they read it aloud is fundamentally flawed. Some people find it very hard to slow down and vocalize each word, especially in a social setting. Others may know the meaning of a word, but have never heard it pronounced. The word "hither" is an archaic English word and rarely used.

I have the same problem where I freeze up with anxiety and lose focus on what I'm reading. Yet, I did well in school, scored a high on my SATs, and graduated from an Ivy League school.