1. Macbeth
In Macbeth, Shakespeare uses the sleep and sleeplessness motif to represent Macbeth's and Lady Macbeth's consciences and the effect Macbeth's conscience has on the country of Scotland. ... Although he has accomplished his goal of becoming King of Scotland, his guilt for all the evil he now represents is becoming unbearable. ... ," proving that her evil deed in still on her conscience. ... The evil deed of murdering the king becomes too much of a burden on the Macbeths. The blood represents their crime, and they can not escape the sin of their actions. ...
- Word Count: 2918
- Approx Pages: 12
- Grade Level: High School