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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... metaphysics of presence and a Macbeth who obscurely antici- pates the perfect emptiness of this metaphysical presence ; also , the former side of the issue is directly instrumental in complet- ing the latter . The metaphysics of ...
... metaphysics of presence and a Macbeth who obscurely antici- pates the perfect emptiness of this metaphysical presence ; also , the former side of the issue is directly instrumental in complet- ing the latter . The metaphysics of ...
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... metaphysical servitude . Garrick , per- haps the greatest of all actors , was so taken back by the sight of his murderous hands that his physical complexion actually changed , the skin whitening.13 It is a well - known fact that his ...
... metaphysical servitude . Garrick , per- haps the greatest of all actors , was so taken back by the sight of his murderous hands that his physical complexion actually changed , the skin whitening.13 It is a well - known fact that his ...
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... metaphysical presence now oppose one another extrava- gantly , and the well - known words burst out once more : " [ T ] he name of man [ is ] the name of that being who , throughout the history of metaphysics . . . has dreamed of full ...
... metaphysical presence now oppose one another extrava- gantly , and the well - known words burst out once more : " [ T ] he name of man [ is ] the name of that being who , throughout the history of metaphysics . . . has dreamed of full ...
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