In Shakespeare’s soliloquy(Act 1, Scene 7), Macbeth is doubting himself and examining reasons, and possible effects of killing King Duncan. The figurative language technique metaphor and simile is used, and is most effective at creating an uneasy and sinister tone. These metaphors are very powerful and give the reader a strong sense of unease while reading the soliloquy. For example, while describing the effects of killing King Duncan, Macbeth notes that “...virtues/Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against/The deep damnation of his taking off...”(Shakspeare 19-21). This metaphor is stating that the death of a King as great as Duncan will cause his virtuous legacy to be known and desired when he dies, like angels pleading with trumpets
