Join us for a special discussion of this modern classic, where we’ll revisit the rolling hills of the English countryside, the sparkling wit of Austen’s dialogue, brooding men of wealth, boiled potatoes, and the iconic rain-soaked confession that still makes us swoon. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering it for the first time, this is your chance to experience the magic of Pride & Prejudice on the big screen once more.

This course explores Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Sower (1993), a dystopian novel that follows Lauren Oya Olamina, a young Black woman with hyperempathy, as she navigates a collapsing society and develops her own belief system, Earthseed. Through close reading, discussion, and critical analysis, we will examine the novel’s themes of climate change, systemic inequality, religion, and resilience.