👉 Hypocatharsis is a literary device used in literature to create an impression of something being incomplete or not complete. It involves a character who appears to be completely fulfilled, while actually being incomplete or lacking something essential or important. For example, in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," the character Macduff is portrayed as having all the power and glory he needs, but his heart is empty and his soul is cold. This portrayal creates an impression of his complete lack of fulfillment and makes him
