Shakespeare Lecture Series

This lecture series explores the forces that drive Shakespeare's greatest tragedies. From fatal flaws and impossible choices to prophecy, destiny, and the influence of Greek tragedy, this lecture examines why characters like Macbeth, Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear seem destined for ruin. Perfect for the Halloween season, we'll uncover how Shakespeare blends the supernatural, human ambition, and the inescapable consequences of our choices to create some of literature's most enduring—and haunting—stories.