Chaos and Destruction/Macduff Flashcards
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“Boundless intemperance / In nature is a tyranny,”
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Macduff admits, “Boundless intemperance / In nature is a tyranny,” a line that is a perfect summary for the whole play, but also serves to suggest men are encouraged to be tyrants. Patriarchy grants men unconditional power, allowing them to indulge every need.
