Motifs And Symbols In Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'

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I feel that I have strong loyalties to my friends and family. When it comes to these people, I like to help them make the best decisions. If they are making a decision I believe will be bad for them I try and make sure I tell them that and try to steer them in the right direction. While all these people can be extremely stubborn at times, I still try to help out and be there for them when they need it. I stand up for the people I care about when needed and dislike it when people hurt them. Even when we get annoyed with each other we can manage to make up and move on with our lives. In example, my sister and I may not always get along but that doesn't mean I'm going to ignore her for the rest of my life or watch as someone picks on her (if that …show more content…
An example of a symbol could be Macduff's son. Macduff's son could be said to represent the bravery, innocence, and hope that Macbeth is killing in his kingdom, much like how he killed Macduff's son. He starts off with the kingdom on his side but as things continue, he loses their trust. Yet they become to afraid to go up against him.

Mood~ The mood of a story is the atmosphere or feeling that is created through details, actions, or words the author selects. An example of mood would be when the witches are putting things into the cauldron and talking with Macbeth saying "Go all around the cauldron; throw in poisoned guts./answer the questions I ask you." (IV.I.3-62) This creates a darker and wicked tone because of the many ingredients added and then Macbeth's sudden presence.

Hyperbole~ A hyperbole is an exaggeration that isn't meant to be taken seriously. You can see this when LAdy Macduff says "To abandon his wife, his children, his mansion, and his possessions, leaving them here to flee somewhere else? He does not love us." (IV.II.8-10) Lady Macduff is claiming that since all this happens Macduff must have no love for them anymore. However, just because this happened doesn't necessarily mean that is true. Just because he left to avoid being killed doesn't mean that he cared about them any
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You can see this when the Messenger comes and tells Lady Macduff that "I fear that some danger is coming very near you. If you will take an ordinary man's advice, don't let yourself be found here." (IV.II.69-71) This tells us that even though they have done nothing, there is still a chance that they are not safe. If they were to stay at the house, they would not be safe. This telling us that because of the fact they stay that something bad will happen to them.
I think that Macduff has done both some cowardly deeds as well as some heroic ones. You can see one of his cowardly deed when Lady Macduff asks Ross "Wisdom? To abandon his wife, his children, his mansion, and his possessions, leaving them here to flee somewhere else?" (IV.II.8-10) Macduff could be seen as a coward because at the first sign of trouble he ran, leaving his family by themselves. He didn't even go back for a brief moment to explain and say his goodbye's, he just left. However, you can see his heroic side later when he speaks saying, "Instead, let us firmly take hold of a deadly sword, and like good men, fight for our fallen land." (IV.III.4-6) While he may have left, he also is thinking of the good of the country. Wanting to help restore his country, fighting against the evil tyrant that Macbeth has become. Macduff may barely give leaving a second thought, more worried about his own safety than

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