Shakespeare’s Macbeth rewritten through James Hartley’s The invisible hand: A tragedy then and now
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Date
2024-09
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Mouloud Mammeri University
Abstract
In this study, entitled Shakespeare’s Macbeth Rewritten through James Hartley’s The Invisible Hand: A tragedy then and now, the analysis engaged with the similarities between various works to clarify the nature of their literary connection. For this purpose, Bakhtin's intertextual dialogic theory is applied. At the heart of our discussion was the exploration of how Hartley's modern story connected with Shakespeare's Macbeth. Our objective was to untangle the intricate connections between the two works by carefully examining the dialogue between them. Through punctilious examination and nuanced interpretation, we sought to shed light on how the texts interacted with each other, thus illuminating the mutual influence between the past and present, tradition and innovation. This work is divided into two chapters. The first chapter explores how Hartley’s work serves as an overt polemic against Shakespeare’s characters and the theme of ambition, presenting a stylized reinterpretation of the original play’s characters and themes, such as fate and free will, identity, and the supernatural. The second chapter examines female agency within a modern narrative, reimagining female power through Leana’s character as a hidden polemic element that resonates with contemporary readers. This research contributes to a broader understanding of how classic texts can be dynamically re-envisioned to reflect modern societal values and concerns.
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37p. ; 30cm(+CD-Rom)
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Intertextuality, Diaogic Theory, Polemics, Female Power, Ambition, Tragedy
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General and Comparative literature