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Macbeth: Abuse Of Power And Appearance Versus Reality
How does Shakespeare portray such themes as the abuse of power and appearance versus reality in his play, Macbeth? Shakespeare utilizes literary devices such irony and symbolism to convey the central messages of the play.
Several key events within the play influence characte ....
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.... of appearance versus reality is introduced. For example, the witches’ predictions in Act IV of the play seem to have a positive outlook for Macbeth and his future as king. The first apparition that the witches conjure alert Macbeth to “Beware Macduff / Beware Thane of Fife”. The second apparition is most likely the one Macbeth finds the most comfort in; “The pow’r of man, for none of woman born / Shall harm Macbeth.” The reader learns at the end of the play that Macduff fulfills this very bizarre category. Another recurrent theme is the abuse of pow ....
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