Akbank Sanat Literature Talks - Do Humans Change?
“Shakespeare and the Discovery of Human Nature”
Prepared and presented by: Didem Bayındır & Başak Gürbüz
Time: 18.00 - 19.30
The Renaissance created a new worldview centred on the human being, and the master playwright William Shakespeare brought his profound insight into human psychology to the (theatre) stage. His texts capture nearly every emotion a person hides, cannot hide, lives, or cannot live. Hamlet, for instance, is not merely a revenge story; it is also one of the most powerful texts ever written on conscience, power, free will, and existence. In this talk, we will examine human nature and psychology through Shakespeare, extending the discussion to Dante as well
Further Reading: King Lear, Macbeth, Othello,The Divine Comedy
* The talk will be held in Turkish. To attend this talk, you can create your registration by using the "Register" button on the page and receive your free event invitation. Registrations will open 5 days before the event date (17 December 2026, 18:00), and the "Register" button will become visible. Participation is free and limited to 30 attendees.