Blood in Macbeth
In the play Macbeth, a symbol of blood is portrayed frequently and has different meanings throughout the play, this symbol is developed until it eventually becomes the main theme of the play. The first use of blood is one of honor and respect, and occurs when Duncan sees the injured captain and says "What bloody man is that"(1.2.1). This symbolizes the braveness shown of the soldier who been injured in the battle. In the next instance it is used the injured captain says "Which smok'd with bloody execution"(1.2.18) , he is referring to Macbeth's braveness in which his sword is covered in the blood of the enemy. After these few references to honor, the symbol of blood now is changed to show a meaning of treachery and treason. Lady Macbeth begins this meaning of blood when she asks the spirits to "make thick my blood"(1.5.44). What she is saying is that she wants to make herself ruthless and guiltless for the act that she is about to c
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Lady Macbeth, Finally Macduff, Blood Macbeth, Macbeth Macduff, symbol blood, meaning blood, lady macbeth, treachery treason, blood play, blood honor, throughout play, play symbol, changed meaning, injured captain,
Approximate Word count = 647
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
 |
