Recurring Images in the Trajedy of Macbeth

In this 17th century Shakespearian play, The Tragedy of Macbeth, the use of many literary techniques and devises collaborate to create one of the most dramatic plays Shakespeare ever created. Imagery, as defined, is “a word or group of words in a literary work, which appeal to one or more of the senses: sight, taste, touch, hearing, and smell. The use of images serves to intensify the impact of the work” (Cook). In other words, imagery is a useful tool used by many authors to emphasize key subjects in a piece of literature. Although, when an author chooses to use recurring images throughout a piece of work, they are also using this technique to allow the reader to fully comprehend the main themes and personality traits the characters take on as events of the play take place. In this play, Macbeth, Shakespeare uses recurring images of certain topics such as blood, darkness and lightness, and clothing not only for their accentuation, but also to further enhance the understanding of c...