The Use of Symbols in Macbeth         In the play Macbeth, Shakespeare uses many symbols to add to his story. His use of blood, water, light, dark, rampant animals, and even the witches are examples of how he used symbols to add depth to his play. These symbols were often times recurring and they were all related to the central plot of the play.         Shakespeare used blood in this play several times. Blood is first mentioned …showed first 75 words of 455 total…

…showed last 75 words of 455 total…many ways throughout the course of Macbeth. Blood, Water, Light, Dark, Animals, and the supernatural were The. major symbols that recurred throughout the play and were used in a way so that the audience could really feel the emotions of the characters. Shakespeare's s utilization of symbols is a big part of what has made him one of the greatest playwrights of all time, and has perpetuated the performance of his plays for future generations.