Macbeth

A detailed Summary of Macbeth

There are many forms of imagery in the world today. They usually take on two main forms,

those being visual and mental. This once again goes back to the idea

of mental imagery and the different ways people interpret things. In William Shakespeares Macbeth.

Imagery is connected to both character development as well as theme and are patterned throughout

From the beginning of the play we are introduced to image of darkness. It was called upon by

Banquo, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. In his aside to Macbeth

And oftentimes, to win us to our harm,

The instruments of darkness tell us truths,

Win us with honest trifles, to betray us

In deepest consequence" (I, II, 131-135)

Banquo shows that he is immediately aware that the witches are associated with darkness.

He chooses not to act on the witches prophecies, but rather to be wary and reluctant. He is not ready

to involve himself with the witches, as he sees them as a dark force. However Macbeth is on

opportunist and the image of darkness reveals his deepest, darkest desires. This is shown in

"The Prince of Cumberland! that is a step

All causes shall give away; I am in blood

character (Macbeth) who never fit in and was never comfortable with a role he obtained by evils

the multitudinous seas incarnadine,

When we look back at the play so far we can clearly see that his images are not only connected

Stepp'd in so for, that, should I wade no more,

Approximate Word count = 1077
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: English

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