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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... beginning of the play , carries meaningful sacrifice as a heroic banner . When the Weird Sisters , by calling Macbeth ( " Hail ! " etc. ) , interrupt this sacrificial production of Meaning , Macbeth tries to overcome this interruption ...
... beginning of the play , carries meaningful sacrifice as a heroic banner . When the Weird Sisters , by calling Macbeth ( " Hail ! " etc. ) , interrupt this sacrificial production of Meaning , Macbeth tries to overcome this interruption ...
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... beginning is in the middle , or that the beginning only starts in the middle . Since the end , in the sense of finality , is also destabilized , one might say that " Macbeth is all middle . " 50 Remarks such as these , while not in ...
... beginning is in the middle , or that the beginning only starts in the middle . Since the end , in the sense of finality , is also destabilized , one might say that " Macbeth is all middle . " 50 Remarks such as these , while not in ...
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... beginning to its end ? Do they all belong to the same tone , to a tonal selfsameness ? Or does the tone actually change ? Is there something called Macbeth that then adds tonal differences to its presence ? Or is there a sliding of tone ...
... beginning to its end ? Do they all belong to the same tone , to a tonal selfsameness ? Or does the tone actually change ? Is there something called Macbeth that then adds tonal differences to its presence ? Or is there a sliding of tone ...
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