Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair The phrase, “fair is foul and foul is fair,” is a recurring theme within Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Macbeth, which occurs on many levels. This phrase introduces itself within the first act of the play during the first scene. The phrase then dwindles within the work, weaving its way into the storyline, and leaves its thematic web behind. The words, “Fair is foul and foul is …showed first 75 words of 941 total…

…showed last 75 words of 941 total…the end, Macbeth’s character led to his death. He was the most fair and foul character in the entire play. The many parallels of theme make this play quite unique. Thus, The Tragedy of Macbeth remains one of Shakespeare’s best tragedies, despite its size. The Tragedy of Macbeth and its use of theme adds complexity to the story and keeps the attention of its observers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** 1. Dent, R. W. "Introduction." Los Angeles, 1996.