Macbeth imagery paper

Often times in literature imagery has a meaning and that meaning can grow and change as it continues. In Macbeth by Shakespeare the image of blood changes as the play continues. The image blood represents honor at the beginning, treachery and treason after that and ends with representing guilt.
The image of blood shows up early in the play. It is used to describe the honorable Macbeth in reference to his battling for his country. “What bloody man is that?” (1.2.1) Duncan says this when he sees a bloody Macbeth fresh from battle. It represents an honorable putting his health on the line for his country. It is said very admirably. “Disdaining fortune, with his brandished steel, which smoked with bloody execution.” (1.2.19-20) A captain says this complimenting Macbeth in battle in which he covers his sword with the blood of his enemy. Blood is used to describe honor and is used very positively in describing Macbeth.
As the play continues the image of blood ha...