During the play, he suffers because of his dark secrets and battles his conscience even after his specific desire is reached or accomplished. ... (5.3.76) As a result, Macbeth has no one to share his thoughts with, no son to pas on his crown to, and no honor in himself. ... Or art thou but A dagger of the mind, a false creation, Proceeding from the heart-oppressed brain? ... All events in this play, take place at night, in a dark environment, or during a storm. This symbolizes the darkness, evil, and confusion that are lurking inside Macbeth's mind. ...

• Word Count: 1597
• Approx Pages: 6
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• Grade Level: High School

Hawthorne describes the forest as secret and somber, a temptation to the subconscious mind of Hester Prynne. ... Just like the forest, the subconscious mind is dark, secretive, and extremely private. ... Since the Puritan woman share the same desires as Hester does subconsciously, they too would probably give in to their id if they were under the same circumstances as Hester. ... Mine burns in secret!... I have laughed, in bitterness and agony of heart, at the contrast between what I seem and what I am! ...

• Word Count: 1596
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Hawthorne describes the forest as secret and somber, a temptation to the subconscious mind of Hester Prynne. ... Just like the forest, the subconscious mind is dark, secretive, and extremely private. ... Since the Puritan woman share the same desires as Hester does subconsciously, they too would probably give in to their id if they were under the same circumstances as Hester. ... Mine burns in secret!... I have laughed, in bitterness and agony of heart, at the contrast between what I seem and what I am! ...

• Word Count: 1599
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School