... feel. Often, water is a symbol of cleanliness and purity of the soul, this symbol is ironically used when Lady Macbeth makes an attempt to console Macbeth, she says with unintended irony, "consider it not so deeplya little water clears us of this deed," as though water is all it takes to wash guilt away and cleanse them of murder ... ...

• Word Count: 882
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... aware of the evil in his emotions, but avoids accepting that people should know of his true intentions. Shakespeare uses multiple techniques like dialogue and symbolism effectively to create dramatic irony. The audience quickly learns that Macbeth's choice of actions has resulted, and continues to result, in destroying the values and honourable legacy he would like to be known for. However ... ...

• Word Count: 506
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate