... still incapable of perceiving the fairy plane (with the exception of Bottom). The distinction fades after nightfall, however. Night plays tricks with the eye, is ruled by the changing moon, and is equated with powers of the feminine and the unconscious, which are elements of fairy. All of these attributes make night more conducive to an abundance of fairy, or unconscious, activity. Thus, it is fitting that all direct fairy/mortal interaction in the play occurs ... in his monologue that begins "Now the hungry lion roars," (ll. 357-76) for example. The speech is rhythmically uniform, gene...

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... her feelings towards Macbeth. The presence of the thought of heavens being the place of good after death can be used to mirror the extent of Macbeth's kind character. Lady Macbeth describes the action of murdering King Duncan through the words "to catch the nearest way". The use of this euphemism to describe the action of killing Duncan can be seen as though she is trying to hide the harsh imagery of blood and violence in the action of murder. This is ... his power, Macbeth makes no attempt to reverse the situation and is thereby responsible for his tragic fate. Imagery in Macbeth Image...

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