• How Does Shakespeare Use Imagery to Develop the Theme of Ambition in Macbeth

     

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Published: 29.06.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
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  • Essays 'How Does Shakespeare Use Imagery to Develop the Theme of Ambition in Macbeth', 1.
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In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, he explored many different issues, such as ambitions and appearance and reality. Many clever techniques were used to present these themes, for example contrast imagery and the use of characters.
For presenting the theme ambition, Shakespeare used contrast in the character Macbeth. At the beginning of the play Macbeth is a good person. Lady Macbeth described him as being "too full of the milk of human kindness". This image of a mother always caring for her child shows that Macbeth is a loving and kind person who always cared for others. …

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