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A 7 page research paper that investigates the effect of the dark imagery in Macbeth on the audience. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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an effect on the audience. These images imply the morality that is the common fate of all humanity, and they also dramatize the main theme of the play, which
is the seductive nature of evil. Shakespeare was naturally thinking of the audience of his own era when he designed the framework for his plays. However, it is true
that the centuries have not changed the fundamental nature of what it means to be human, i.e. to experience disease, to fear death and darkness. Therefore, modern audiences experience much
the same thrills, and chills, when viewing Macbeth as did Shakespearean theater-goers. The following examination will demonstrate that the centuries have not diminished the power of Shakespeares imagery in Macbeth.
The first images of darkness in the play are, of course, the three witches themselves, who give Macbeth and Banquo the predictions for their future that so influence
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Banquo asserts that the "beards" on the witches belay their claim to womanhood. "Withered" and "wild" in their attire, they are clearly meant to be seen
as denizens of evil. Banquo recognizes this and warns Macbeth that "instruments of darkness" can bell "truths," but will betray you in the end (Shakespeare, 2002). Macbeth, of course, disregards
this counsel. When Lady Macbeth hears of he prophecy, she immediately begins to plot and plan. This scene if chilling in its imagery because Lady Macbeth calls on unholy
spirits to bind up her mothers "milk o human kindness" and fill her breast with a dire purpose (Favila, 2001). As this indicates, Lady Macbeth prays to be made over
into psychically into someone who was not female, not having the "softness" of a woman. After Macbeth has killed the king, Macduff comes to the gates of
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