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... In the play Macbeth Shakespeare applies the imagery of clothing, darkness and blood. ...
Within the play Macbeth the imagery of clothing portrays that Macbeth is seeking to hide his "disgraceful self" from his eyes and others. Shakespeare wants to keep alive the ironical contrast between the wretched creature that Macbeth really is and the disguises he assumes to conceal the fact. In opinion, the reader thinks of the play honors as garments to be worn; likewise, Macbeth is constantly represented symbolically as the wearer of robes not belonging to him. ... The description of the purpose of clothing in Macbeth is the fact that these garments are not his. Therefore, Macbeth is uncomfortable in them because he is continually conscious of the fact that they do not belong to him. ... In Macbeth, Shakespeare draws upon the design of the witches, the guilt in Macbeths soul, and the darkness of the night to establish the atmosphere. ...
In Macbeth darkness symbolizes many things. ... Therefore, this essay weighs blood to the most important imagery of Shakespeares play Macbeth. ... Perhaps the best way to describe how the image of blood changes throughout the play, by following the character changes in Macbeth. ... Lady Macbeth starts this off when she asks the spirits to "Make thick my blood. ... Lady Macbeth knows that the evidence of blood is a treacherous symbol, and knows it will deflect the guilt from her and Macbeth to the servants when she says "Smear the sleepy grooms withe blood. ... "
Act V, Scene i - Lady Macbeth shows the most vivid example of guilt with the use of the imagery of blood, in the scene that she walks in her sleep.
Approximate Word count = 1300
Approximate Pages = 5.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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