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Addressing the oedipal dilemma in Macbeth.

J Krohn

    Psychoanalytic Review
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores the Oedipal themes in Shakespeare's Macbeth, focusing on the roles of women and contrasting male responses to understand the play's implicit misogyny.

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    Area of Science:

    • Literary criticism
    • Psychoanalytic literary theory
    • Shakespearean studies

    Background:

    • Shakespeare's Macbeth is often interpreted through the lens of patricide.
    • The role of female characters and their influence on male protagonists warrants deeper psychoanalytic exploration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To elaborate on the Oedipal crime interpretation of Macbeth.
    • To elucidate the Oedipal and pre-Oedipal themes in the roles of women.
    • To define differences in Oedipal responses between Macbeth and Macduff.

    Main Methods:

    • Psychoanalytic literary analysis of character roles.
    • Examination of Oedipal and pre-Oedipal dynamics.
    • Comparative analysis of male responses to Oedipal dilemmas.

    Main Results:

    • The paper identifies significant Oedipal and pre-Oedipal themes in the female characters' roles.
    • Key differences are highlighted in how Macbeth and Macduff confront Oedipal conflicts.
    • The analysis reveals underlying misogyny within the play's structure.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the Oedipal themes, particularly concerning female characters, is crucial for interpreting Macbeth.
    • The play exhibits a complex interplay of Oedipal dynamics and hostility towards women.
    • A psychoanalytic approach offers profound insights into the psychological underpinnings of the tragedy.

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