Alcestis gives up her life for her husband Admetus to live. While even his parents wouldn't sacrifice themselves, she goes to Hades in his place. In the household's time of mourning, a guest arrives. What will happen next? Join us as we explore as we explore the play’s philosophical and existential themes—death & afterlife, hospitality & friendship, love & betrayal, gender & social expectations.

No background or prior exposure to tragedy, philosophy, or the ancient world is presupposed. All participants will receive a free copy of an anthology of Euripides' tragedies. As the title suggests, we’ll also have coffee! Both sessions will take place in the Pleasants Family Assembly Room in Wilson Library on the following dates:

Meeting #1: Thursday March 7, 2:30 pm
Meeting #2: Tuesday March 19, 2:30 pm

Direct any inquiries or questions to Dr. Michael Vazquez (michael.vazquez@unc.edu).

This series is a prelude to a public and intergenerational event to be hosted on April 8 at 7:30 pm in Person Hall at UNC-CH. Learn more at go.unc.edu/alcestis