Part one of term paper
The Symbolism of the Imagery of Blood In Macbeth and its Change Throughout the Play Imagery is any piece of language that makes the reader form a mental picture or image. Shakespeare’s plays are always interesting for the richness of their imagery, and Macbeth in particular has numerous vivid examples. Macbeth is also particularly rich ...

Part two of term paper
... original meaning. In Macbeth there are more then 100 references to blood in the play. This emphasizes the violent and dark nature of the murders and of the play in general, and it also shows Macbeth’s own character. At first blood is associated with honor and with Macbeth’s bravery in battle. “…with his brandished steel that smoked with bloody execution…” (I.ii.18-19). This is how things normal are at the time of Macbeth; blood is usually connected with battle ...