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Macbeth

“Foul whisperings are abroad. Unnatural deeds/ Do breed unnatural troubles” (5.2 75-76). Enticing the reader to turn yet another page with lines such as this, William Shakespeare impels bookworms deeper into the plot of Macbeth. With the presentation of each scene and the development of each character, the reader discovers the complex and interesting plot, which Shakespeare has interwoven into the drama. This is first shown through imagery of darkness which symbolizes death. Second, Shakespeare draws the reader in through images of animals, which facilitate character development. Lastly, blood is a strong symbol that represents hate, evil and death. All in all, without enchanting symbols and imagery, the play Macbeth, would not be as world-renowned as it is today.

First, obscurity is a common illustration which often foreshadows death. The opening scene with the witches is depicted with thunder and lightening, creating a threatening atmosphere. The witches plan to meet “In thunder, in lightning or in rain” (1.1 2). Next, Banquo states that the witches, who are “instruments of darkness”, “tell us truths” (1.3 136). This only emphasizes that the witches are at the controls of death in the play. With t

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