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Definition: a statement that appears illogical or contradictory at first, but may actually point to an underlying truth.
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Example:
"Anon.
Fair is foul, and foul is fair:
Hover through the fog and filthy air."
(Act 1, Scene 1, Lines 10-11).
Explanation:
The witches say that, "fair is foul and foul is fair." This is obviously a paradox but proves to be true by the end of the
play as many of the fair predictions of the witches turn foul for Macbeth.
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Courtney Brock, Mr. Brisebois, English 11 A2, May 12, 2005
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