Art is the force that bonds humans, connecting people across both seas and centuries. It is simultaneously historical and futuristic, original and inspired, intimate and distant. Without art, humanity and relationships are lost. Though art doesn’t always involve language, it is a universal communication tool that allows people to cope with trauma and bond with one another, no matter where or when they reside. Works of art incessantly draw from and inspire one another. Whether consciously or unconsciously, artists incorporate bits and pieces of other works of art within their own. Station Eleven, a contemporary television miniseries, is a piece of art that draws significant inspiration from many forms of art while emphasizing the importance …show more content…
He is struck with awe and a sense of vengeance when his father’s eerie visage greets him. This encounter is powerful enough to commandeer the rest of Hamlet’s life. He and his actions (or lack thereof as a result of his indecisiveness) are dominated by his encounter with a ghost. The power of meeting “ghosts” is also central to the Station Eleven finale. In episode 5 of Station Eleven, audiences learn that inhabitants of the Severn City airport were led to believe that Tyler burned in the airplane fire; thus, when they view Tyler as Hamlet in the Traveling Symphony’s production, they are overwhelmed with disbelief and awe, likely believing that Tyler was a ghost. Tyler’s presence on stage was incredibly powerful to the audience, and this “ghost” added a sense of otherworldliness and amazement to the production. Kirsten’s reunion with Jeevan also emphasized the themes of the power of memory and encountering “ghosts” in Station Eleven. Having no formal goodbye, Kirsten contemplated and questioned Jeevan’s survival for years. After returning to an empty cabin, Jeevan could only hope that Kirsten’s skills and maturity could carry her through the perils of the post-pandemic world. So, when Jeevan and Kirsten meet, both are overwhelmed by the disbelief and relief of seeing each other’s “ghosts,” just as Hamlet was affected by the sight of his father’s ghost. Thus, the themes of ghosts and the power of memory being implemented into the finale of Station Eleven further bridge connections between Station Eleven and