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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... want to turn it into a novel , preferably auto- biographical - gradually comes over as the feeling that the hero wants to end the drama prematurely . Macbeth wants to stop the performance . In a sense , he wants to close Theatrical ...
... want to turn it into a novel , preferably auto- biographical - gradually comes over as the feeling that the hero wants to end the drama prematurely . Macbeth wants to stop the performance . In a sense , he wants to close Theatrical ...
Page 50
... wants " to make it his play rather than merely one in which he must act . ” 103 “ He wants to know how the play will turn out , to possess it by that means since he does not seem able to take an active , collaborative part in the ...
... wants " to make it his play rather than merely one in which he must act . ” 103 “ He wants to know how the play will turn out , to possess it by that means since he does not seem able to take an active , collaborative part in the ...
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... wants presence but gets its vanishing ; he wants the " reassuring foundation " but gets play ; he wants self - certitude but gets doubt and anguish . As I pointed out at an early stage , this servile self - vanishing ( into the ...
... wants presence but gets its vanishing ; he wants the " reassuring foundation " but gets play ; he wants self - certitude but gets doubt and anguish . As I pointed out at an early stage , this servile self - vanishing ( into the ...
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