Deconstructing Macbeth: The Hyperontological ViewMacbeth is discussed in relation to Derrida's notion of the metaphysics of presence. Fawkner argues that the quest for metaphysical certitude in Macbeth is related to the hero's transformation from a heroic to a post-heroic status. |
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Page 109
... Truth as self- presence ( Glamis / Cawdor / King ) ; but Macbeth is not willing to play a part that involves play as playing : as risking the truth- totality that has been promised . On the contrary , he will be playing against that ...
... Truth as self- presence ( Glamis / Cawdor / King ) ; but Macbeth is not willing to play a part that involves play as playing : as risking the truth- totality that has been promised . On the contrary , he will be playing against that ...
Page 114
... truth - role ( as Macbeth's partner in the orphic quest for transcendental Truth ) that we can fully appreciate the hero's special relation to him . Speaking to the murderers on the subject of Banquo , Macbeth discusses the royal self ...
... truth - role ( as Macbeth's partner in the orphic quest for transcendental Truth ) that we can fully appreciate the hero's special relation to him . Speaking to the murderers on the subject of Banquo , Macbeth discusses the royal self ...
Page 216
... truth is not merely truth , but truth facing truth . At this point of inquiry , one might say that magical truth faces moral truth , since the question of the murder of Duncan creates a tragic discrimination between murder as seen from ...
... truth is not merely truth , but truth facing truth . At this point of inquiry , one might say that magical truth faces moral truth , since the question of the murder of Duncan creates a tragic discrimination between murder as seen from ...
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