Join us for an engaging online seminar focused on Alice Munro’s short story The Bear Came Over the Mountain, a poignant exploration of love, memory, and the complexities of aging. In this story, Munro deftly examines the emotional terrain of a couple whose relationship is tested when the wife, Fiona, begins to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. As Fiona’s memory deteriorates, her husband, Grant, must navigate the shifting dynamics of their marriage and his own feelings of loss and guilt. Through Munro’s subtle yet powerful storytelling, we are invited to reflect on the nature of identity, fidelity, and the ways in which we confront the inevitable changes of life. This seminar will offer a space to discuss Munro’s delicate portrayal of human vulnerability, as well as the ethical and emotional dilemmas faced by the characters. Whether you're familiar with Munro’s work or encountering this story for the first time, we welcome you to join the conversation and share your insights into the tender and heartbreaking themes that make The Bear Came Over the Mountain a contemporary classic.
 

This session will focus on Alice Munro's "The Bear Came Over the Mountain", LINKED HERE.