macbeth

tragedy Macbeth, Shakespeare uses the element darkness to

make an image of evil and wickedness. Darkness is often

seen as an image of evil, wicked and negative. Darkness is

a tool that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth use to lead them both

create evil acts. The three witches first bring darkness in

the play. At first darkness is simply portrayed as a

blanket to cover up a bad deed when needed. As the play

progresses, darkness evolves into a personality that haunts

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth(Choksi, 1). This change can be

seen in the deeds of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth throughout the

The conflict with Macbeth begins when he meets the

three witches who tell him a prophecy that bothers his mind.

They tell him that he will soon be the Thane of Cawdor and

then the King of Scotland. They Say; “All hail, Macbeth!

Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis!; All hail, Macbeth! Hail to

thee, Thane of Cawdor!; All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be

King hereafter!” (I.iii.48-50). This scene takes place in

darkness, and it is the first time darkness is used. There

is thunder, and therefore there are gray clouds and it is

dark. With the combination of the witches and the darkness,

. . .
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Approximate Word count = 912
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)