- In the play Macbeth, there are many themes that are important to the overall message and understanding of the book .
- One of the most symbolic and meaningful themes is that of blood.
- When we think of blood we most commonly think of injuries/pain not always true for blood serves many purposes. .
- Thesis statement: Blood in Macbeth is mainly used to symbolize bravery, treachery and guilt which all link together to form a dominant theme in the play. .
- In the beginning of the novel, blood was used to symbolize bravery, then was later used as a form of treachery, and ended up symbolizing guilt and fear. .
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- One of the first passages that relate to blood is "What bloody man is that?"- Duncan.
- This reference to blood symbolizes bravery/courage, because the sergeant was actually full of blood because of his efforts to save Malcom and his country as mentioned by him later on . his bravery caused blood.
- The blood that he had represents his efforts and pains to save the country/ bravery.
- DP: contrast to Macbeth's character later on . b/c he's the one who is known for his bravery and courage . yet he is a coward and gets run over by his guilt!!! It also displays the setting - war and situation.
- LINK: in order for the seagent to be filled in blood, there must've been someone who shed the blood and caused the treachery and evilness. .
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- Blood as a symbol of treachery or evil is also provided in the play several times.
- Most famous passage "Make thick my blood," Lady Macbeth was saying to evil spirits so she would feel no remorse for what she was about to do (stop passage of guilt to heart/block) and go along with it.
- Displays true evil.
- DP: characterization of Lady Macbeth and situation. .
- LINK: she wants to feel no remorse or guilt, for its true that guilt comes with any sin.
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- Along with sin comes fear of being caught, which is triggered by guilt.
Macbeth enters, attired as king. He is followed by Lady Macbeth, now his queen, and the court. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth ask Banquo to attend the feast they will host that night. ... The witches also declare that Macbeth will be king one day. ... Macbeth fixates on the details of the prophecy. ...
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Throughout the play, Macbeth becomes more impaintent, secretive, and paranoid. ... Macbeth is not living in reality because when an equivocation is placed in front of him, "All hail, Macbeth! ... However, in the end his arrogance will cost Macbeth his life. Throughout the meetings between the witches and Macbeth, no lies were told. ... All the venom and evil in the play are always located in Macbeth's mind. ...
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By offering to Macbeth the idea of power, the witches push Macbeth to the next level of greed and evil that did not exist prior to the encounter. ... This apparition confuses and frightens Macbeth. ... The dagger symbolizes the point of no return for Macbeth. ... Macbeth fears Banquo due to his prophecy to father kings, so Macbeth proceeds to plot the murder of his once friend, which spurs yet another brush with the supernatural. ... The use of supernatural in Macbeth caused Macbeth to become a darker and more evil person with each paranormal encounter. ...
"All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be King hereafter." ... Laugh to scorn the power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth." ... The apparition also ceases Macbeth's ability to think things through. ... This sure did kick the last leg out from under Macbeth's not so sturdy table. Macbeth's death shows that the witches were some bad dudes. ...
