Throughout the play of Macbeth, Shakespeare uses language to create several different effects and reactions. One example of this is charecters using deceptive and manipulative language to get what they want. Two examples of characters using language for their own goals are the witches tricking Macbeth and Ross deceiving Macduff.
The witches blend figurative and literal language in order to deceive Macbeth into believing he is safe, showing how evil the witches are. Macbeth has gone to the witches for help and guidance when he believes people are turning on him and his crown, the witches’ second apparition delivers the prophecy that “none of woman born can harm Macbeth.” (IV, I, 91-92) What the witches meant by “woman born” is to be delivered
The witches blend figurative and literal language in order to deceive Macbeth into believing he is safe, showing how evil the witches are. Macbeth has gone to the witches for help and guidance when he believes people are turning on him and his crown, the witches’ second apparition delivers the prophecy that “none of woman born can harm Macbeth.” (IV, I, 91-92) What the witches meant by “woman born” is to be delivered