The disorientation of meeting one's sagging contemporaries, memories of a younger face crashing into the reality of jowls, under-eye pouches, unexpected lines, and then the terrible realization that one probably looks just as old as they do. Do you remember when we were young and gorgeous? Clark wanted to ask. Do you remember when everything seemed limitless?
In "Station Eleven," the characters confront the stark changes that come with aging. They experience a sense of disorientation when meeting their peers, as they are reminded of their youthful appearances and the passage of time. The contrast between their vibrant past selves and the visible signs of aging creates a moment of reflection and nostalgia.
This evokes a deep longing for the days when they felt invincible and full of...
