I am going to prove that in the play Macbeth, a symbol of blood is portrayed often (and with different meanings), and that it is a symbol that is developed until it is the dominating theme of the play towards the end. ... This is ironic because the previous thane of Cawdor was executed for treason, which is the first thought that comes into his mind when he is appointed thane. ... After these few references to honour, the symbol of blood now changes to show a theme of treachery and treason, mainly centred on the murder of Duncan. ... - meaning that he wondered if he would ever be a...

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I am going to prove that in the play Macbeth, a symbol of blood is portrayed often(and with different meanings), and that it is a symbol that is developed until it is the dominating theme of the play towards the end of it. ... After these few references to honour, the symbol of blood now changes to show a theme of treachery and treason. ... , meaning that he wondered if he would ever be able to forget the dastardly deed that he had committed. ... So as we have seen meaning of the symbol of blood change from honour to treachery, and then to guilt, after this, it returns to the symbolic me...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

In the play Macbeth, a symbol of blood is portrayed often (and with different meanings), and it is a symbol that is developed until it is the commanding theme of the play towards its end. ... After these few references to honor, the symbol of blood now changes to show a theme of deception and treason. ... meaning that he wondered if he would ever be able to forget the dastardly deed that he had committed. ... As has been shown, the meaning of the symbol of blood changes from honor to treachery, and then to guilt. After this, it returns to the symbol of honor once again after the villain that ...

• Word Count: 818
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School