Blood Symbol In Macbeth

In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth symbolism is used to represent the theme of murder. Symbolism is the most frequently literary device used in the play. Blood, Sleep, and Weather are recurring symbols that are seen as Macbeth goes through different stages of power and control. The witch’s prophecies spark both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s interest in fulfilling their deep desires. Macbeth with the help of his wife began to take fate into his own hands which ultimately leads to demise of the couple. Blood symbolizes the guilt that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth feel throughout the play. As their guilt grows the more blood is seen in the play. Macbeth and his wife carry around the guilt and the blood of their “victims” on their hands. It begins to