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 62
... looks through his eyes ! " ( 1.2.46 ) . This is a marvelous phrase , Shakespearean in its almost stunning economy . Here the confusion of the battle is traced in the gaze of the beholder — who is one that is not only unbalanced because ...
... looks through his eyes ! " ( 1.2.46 ) . This is a marvelous phrase , Shakespearean in its almost stunning economy . Here the confusion of the battle is traced in the gaze of the beholder — who is one that is not only unbalanced because ...
Page 91
... look on that Which might appal the Devil . Lady M. O proper stuff ! This is the very painting of your fear : This is the air - drawn dagger , which , you said , Led you to Duncan . O ! these flaws and starts ( Impostors to true fear ) ...
... look on that Which might appal the Devil . Lady M. O proper stuff ! This is the very painting of your fear : This is the air - drawn dagger , which , you said , Led you to Duncan . O ! these flaws and starts ( Impostors to true fear ) ...
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... look at the king's ability to neutralize Macbethian excess . It is Duncan's language ( not his mind ) that organizes this appropriation of the hyperontological excess produced by mili- tary vanishing - suggesting that the appropriative ...
... look at the king's ability to neutralize Macbethian excess . It is Duncan's language ( not his mind ) that organizes this appropriation of the hyperontological excess produced by mili- tary vanishing - suggesting that the appropriative ...
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