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Darkness; Beacon of Chaos in Macbeth
Darkness in our society is indicative of evil. For instance, a black cat,
a dark night, and a dark place are all symbolic of diablerie. Authors use these
symbols to describe an evil character or setting. William Shakespeare employs
the imagery of darkness in Act 4 of his play Macbeth ....
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.... Scotland under the rule of Macbeth is described as, "shrouded in
darkness", by Malcolm. Scotland in Act 4 has fallen off the "Chain of Being" and
is now occupied with the forces of chaos and disorder. Scotland in Act 4 is
filled with "sighs, and groans, and shrieks, that rent the air". Scotland is
described by Ross as, "O Nation Miserable". All these descriptions of Scotland
portray Scotland as a place where the agents of darkness have shrouded the land.
The agents of chaos and disorder were symbolized by darkness in Act 4.
The witches ....
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