Please join me in a discussion of three Shakespearian tragedies starring tyrants. We will explore the psychological makeup of tyrants, notice comparisons with present-day political figures, and recall our personal experiences with tyranny. Jung's work on the structure and dynamics of the psyche will guide us as we contemplate this archetype.

Week 1: Richard the Third 

Week 2: Macbeth 

Week 3: King Lear

Phyllis LaPlante, MSW, LCSW is a certified Jungian Analyst and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Diploma from the C.G. Jung Institute of New York in 1998. She teaches courses in Jungian theory and practice.