tragedy and madness - maynard mack Flashcards
1
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how does mack define madness in hamlet?
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madness is often a form of divine punishment within shakespearean tragedy.
2
Q
‘madness is to some degree…
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…a punishment or doom’
3
Q
‘it is equally obvious however, that in both….’
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…instances madness has a further dimension, as insight’
4
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‘to communicate at all, you must acknowledge the opposing voice; for there always is an opposing voice…
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…and its deeply rooted in your own nature as in your audiences’
