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’Age is Unnecessary’: Shakespeare’s King Lear 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. on ZOOM

When:
Monday, December 5, 2022, 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Amy Kraus
Category:
Talks and Lectures
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As a species, humans on average outlive almost every other animal except for Galapagos tortoises and Indian elephants. In his tragedy King Lear Shakespeare asks some of the most serious questions posed by this remarkable longevity: What is the right moment to retire? How can the aged conserve their dignity? What are the obligations of parents to children and children to parents?