As a matter of fact, in this tragedy the audience can find many different types of imagery: plant, animal, sleep, clothing and so forth. Most of these images are associated with a human characteristic; the imagery of light and darkness is no exception. ... Being two contrasting elements, the characteristics associated with light and darkness are also opposite; light is related to innocence, truth and purity, while darkness is associated with corruption, cruelty and guilt. In Macbeth, there are many different references to these two elements, and each one is connected to certain symbols which t...

• Word Count: 1376
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Macbeth allows himself to becomes accustomed to getting his way through murder and then lets the evil seep through him like a plant needing sunlight to live.The tragic hero's impending death made the audience pay attention when the play is being performed. ... The witches are seen as speakers of the devil with the characteristics of both women and demons. ... The Weird Sisters were only there to plant the seeds of ambition and Lady Macbeth is the one who waters the ideas to make them become reality at her own risk. ...

• Word Count: 1978
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School