INTRODUCTION
In William Shakespeare’s famous play, ‘Macbeth’, there are many various techniques that are used to portray the theme of ‘death’. ‘Macbeth’ is a play which centres on a tragic warrior who meets his death by believing in the prophecies that were influenced by the three witches. The theme of death is crucial to the plot as Macbeth starts killing everyone who he views as a potential threat to his power.
Throughout the play, Shakespeare develops the theme of death as there were reoccurring presences of death around him. Death plays an important role in showing the audience how power can be taken through murder. Death is not only linked to the change of power but emotions as well.
BODY
The introduction of ‘Macbeth’ starts off crucial …show more content…
Blood will have blood.’’ Banquo’s ghost causes Macbeth to act insane and foolish in front of his guests as Macbeth says the blood that has been shed will come back for revenge. This foreshadows what is about to happen and gives a hint to viewers on the outcomes.
Throughout Act 4, Scene 2, Macbeth is concerned with the controlling of the future. Since children are symbolic to the future, they represent his biggest threat. This is Macbeth’s main motive to kill Macduff’s son. Shakespeare uses exclamation to outline the emotions of Macduff’s son as he cries out to his mother as he brutally dies. Death is then conveyed as Lady Macduff dies leaving the audience shocked.
After the report of Lady’s Macbeths death, Macbeth says one of the most famous monologues in Act 5, Scene 5 lines 18-27. Metaphor has been used to compare life and death to a stage, as Macbeth speaks of how fragile he finds human life. The metaphor of the stage emphases Macbeths despair and part of him knows how empty his life is. This helps the readers understand the connection of life and death and compare it to the
In William Shakespeare’s famous play, ‘Macbeth’, there are many various techniques that are used to portray the theme of ‘death’. ‘Macbeth’ is a play which centres on a tragic warrior who meets his death by believing in the prophecies that were influenced by the three witches. The theme of death is crucial to the plot as Macbeth starts killing everyone who he views as a potential threat to his power.
Throughout the play, Shakespeare develops the theme of death as there were reoccurring presences of death around him. Death plays an important role in showing the audience how power can be taken through murder. Death is not only linked to the change of power but emotions as well.
BODY
The introduction of ‘Macbeth’ starts off crucial …show more content…
Blood will have blood.’’ Banquo’s ghost causes Macbeth to act insane and foolish in front of his guests as Macbeth says the blood that has been shed will come back for revenge. This foreshadows what is about to happen and gives a hint to viewers on the outcomes.
Throughout Act 4, Scene 2, Macbeth is concerned with the controlling of the future. Since children are symbolic to the future, they represent his biggest threat. This is Macbeth’s main motive to kill Macduff’s son. Shakespeare uses exclamation to outline the emotions of Macduff’s son as he cries out to his mother as he brutally dies. Death is then conveyed as Lady Macduff dies leaving the audience shocked.
After the report of Lady’s Macbeths death, Macbeth says one of the most famous monologues in Act 5, Scene 5 lines 18-27. Metaphor has been used to compare life and death to a stage, as Macbeth speaks of how fragile he finds human life. The metaphor of the stage emphases Macbeths despair and part of him knows how empty his life is. This helps the readers understand the connection of life and death and compare it to the