These phrases show that Macbeth, at point, is human and that there is uncertainty in his heart. However, as his character becomes increasingly sinister, Macbeth takes actions to remove those in his way, like Banquo, and "the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand," not caring who he harms and how he harms them. ... Banquo replies to Macbeth's question "oftentimes, to win us to our harm," the tools "of darkness tell us truths." ... [T] The motif of darkness also helps illustrate the theme of Macbeth. ...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

Evil Macbeth EVIL MACBETH Darkness in our society is indicative of evil. For instance, a black cat, a dark night, a dark place are all symbols of evil. ... This play represents the evil and the darkness but on the other hand it also represents good and justice. ... For the first time in the story, we see a dark side to the brave and courageous Macbeth. ...

• Word Count: 12917
• Approx Pages: 52
• Grade Level: High School

2nd Witch: Upon the heath. 3rd Witch: There to meet with Macbeth" This first scene makes the reader think about whether Macbeth is evil and if he has made alliances with darkness. ... They are seen talking to each other, and bringing up many dark and evil spell-like phrases. ... He believes that the witches are evil and even though they bring wonderful things, they speak the devils words and can tempt people to darkness... " But "tis strange: And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truth...

• Word Count: 2837
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

The witches greeting to Macbeth: "All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor All hail Macbeth, that shall be king hereafter" (Act 1 Scene 3 Page 6) went directly to his heart and his ambitious nature, inspiring Macbeth with the thought that he could become king. ... We can visible as when Banquo tries to distract Macbeth away from the witches prediction by saying that the forces of darkness will use truths to make us trust them and then deceive us in more important matters, Macbeth thinks differently and begins to see himself ...

• Word Count: 2531
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

He begins immediately to consider murdering Duncan and this is shown in Act 1, Scene 3 when Macbeth says; "If good, why do I yield to that suggestion Whose horrid image doth unfix my hair And make my seated heart knock at my ribs, Against the use of nature?" ...

• Word Count: 3254
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School