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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... Weird Sisters , and I will follow suit here not only because I think their role is pivotal , but also because I think this role is usually misrepresented and misunderstood . I take the silliest interpreta- tion to be the claim that the ...
... Weird Sisters , and I will follow suit here not only because I think their role is pivotal , but also because I think this role is usually misrepresented and misunderstood . I take the silliest interpreta- tion to be the claim that the ...
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... Weird Sisters with something else : with humans or spirits outside the play . This type of maneuver quickly estab- lishes a shift of attention in order to neutralize the unsettling impact of the witches as they appear in the play ...
... Weird Sisters with something else : with humans or spirits outside the play . This type of maneuver quickly estab- lishes a shift of attention in order to neutralize the unsettling impact of the witches as they appear in the play ...
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... Weird Sisters celebrate it at the beginning of act 4 , we see that this same association between linguistic affirmation and the cut is at the forefront of Shakespeare's attention . I say that the sisters “ celebrate " language , because ...
... Weird Sisters celebrate it at the beginning of act 4 , we see that this same association between linguistic affirmation and the cut is at the forefront of Shakespeare's attention . I say that the sisters “ celebrate " language , because ...
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