Resumo de Examples Of Symbolism In Macbeth

The theme is "fair is foul and foul is fair." This means that
practically nothing in the play is what it appears to be. The witches
predictions seem like good news; actually, they lead to death and
destruction. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth appear to be perfect hosts to
their party, when in fact, they are truly plotting murder. The Macbeths
appear to be achieving their hearts desires; when in reality, the only
gain torment and death. In reading this play, I came to the conclusion
that when examining each scene, I could compare what appears to be
happening to what is really happening in stark contrasts.

There are many instances in MacBeth when the theme is stated and
supported. In Act 1, scene three, Macbeth and Banquo return "from the
battlefield in which he fought with honor" and Macbeth says "So foul
and fair a day I have not seen." Little did he know that the weird
sisters he was about to meet were going to make and break his life. The
witches state to MacBeth "you''ll be king one day!" But then they say
that Banquos offspring will also reign.

The next time when we see the theme represented is when a party is
thrown at Macbeths castle. In secret, MacBeth and Lady Macbeth plan to
kill King Duncan. They plot the most evil deed and say that "Duncan
will never see tomorrow''s sun!" , while at the same time, they " look
frank and innocent" towards the guests. They realized that "showing
their feelings is dangerous". To the many guests at the party, it may
seem like any typical gala, but internally, the worst is being plotted.

The next example of "fair is foul and foul is fair" is when Hecate ,
the chief witch, realizes that "mans chiefest enemy is overconfidence
and complacency ". With that in mind, she devises a plan that will
bring MacBeth to his defeat. When MacBeth returns to the witches to
find out more information, he is presented with three apparitions, each
telling a part of Macbeths fate. The first warns him to be " Beware of
Macduff and the thane of fife". There is when Macbeth confirms his
fear. The next apparition warns him that "Nobody born to woman shall
harm MacBeth". When hearing this, Macbeth thinks everything is fine and
dandy when in fact, he''s not listening to what its really saying. The
Third apparition then states that" Macbeth shall never be vanquished
till Great Birnam Wood advances against him to the high hill at
Dunsinane." MacBeth automatically thinks that this case could never
happen. We know from further reading that the troops against Macbeth
use the wood in Birnam as camouflage to advance against Dunsinane.

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