The play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, is regarded as one of Shakespeare’s best tragedies. It deals with a man named Macbeth, who is introduced as a strong, brave war hero. He has the respect of the king and his peers. The predictions of three witches that Macbeth will become king begin Macbeth’s descent into his own downfall. He decides to take his fate into his own hands, The play Macbeth is full of …showed first 75 words of 2011 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2011 total…to give a sense of understanding in the play. The three images often set the dark, underhanded mood of the story. They developed the personalities and personas of the characters, whether it was the innocence and goodness of King Duncan, the intensity and insanity of Macbeth, or the manipulative evil of Lady Macbeth. The images of birds, sleep and blood contribute greatly to the overall mood and the development of characters in the play Macbeth.