Dearest Brittany, I’m so happy that we are coincidentally reading the same literary piece as each other, what a coincidence! I really enjoyed discussing and comparing ideas about Fahrenheit 451 with you so I think we should give it a try with the play Alcestis. I have only read about a quarter of the play but so far, I’m liking it (and surprisingly enough I’m actually understanding it too). I find it fascinating how Ancient Greek writers would use universal characters throughout their works such as the Greek gods because it gives the characters a lot of depth and personality since the reoccur so often. Many ancient works give the gods flaws and human-like characteristics to make them more relatable, and this play is no exception. Alcestis begins with the story of how Apollo did something that displeased Zeus and he is now being punished to serve a mortal master. Apollo’s relationship with his master, King Admetus, dictates many of the actions and decisions within the play. Apollo is...