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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... political enemy . " But while Lady Macbeth is the ambitious one , and the one trying to persuade her husband that he is her equal in this respect , Macbeth hardly ever displays political behavior that betokens ambitious thoughts . The ...
... political enemy . " But while Lady Macbeth is the ambitious one , and the one trying to persuade her husband that he is her equal in this respect , Macbeth hardly ever displays political behavior that betokens ambitious thoughts . The ...
Page 114
... political " problem " that Macbeth has to manage in order to complete his monarchial campaign . Hence we see that the news that Banquo's presence survives in the shape of his escaping son Fleance hits Macbeth not as a political setback ...
... political " problem " that Macbeth has to manage in order to complete his monarchial campaign . Hence we see that the news that Banquo's presence survives in the shape of his escaping son Fleance hits Macbeth not as a political setback ...
Page 228
... political male ) . 7. What Is Called Thinking , p . 185 . 8. Ibid . 9. Ibid . , p . 191 . 10. Ibid . 11. " Language Most Shows a Man . . . . ? Language and Speaker in Mac- beth , " in Shakespeare's Styles : Essays in Honour of Kenneth ...
... political male ) . 7. What Is Called Thinking , p . 185 . 8. Ibid . 9. Ibid . , p . 191 . 10. Ibid . 11. " Language Most Shows a Man . . . . ? Language and Speaker in Mac- beth , " in Shakespeare's Styles : Essays in Honour of Kenneth ...
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