... and meanings. Throughout the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the meaning of blood changes. As Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's attitudes and feelings alter after Duncan's murder, the meaning of blood alters as well. The symbolism of blood changes from courage to evil to guilt as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth not only become guiltier and ... for his courageous killing of Macdonwald. The symbolism of blood switches from courage to evil before Duncan is murdered. While waiting for the signal from Lady Macbeth, Macbeth hallucinates and sees a bloody dagger leading him to Duncan's room. "And, on thy...

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