Light and Dark Imagery in Shakespeare’s Macbeth In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, motifs from clothing to blood, from disease to sleep, brought out the major themes and ideas set in the play. However, the motif of light and dark certainly brought out major symbolism of the tragic hero himself, Macbeth, as well as the plot as a whole. Through his skillful use of this imagery, Shakespeare shows us a deeper look into the true character …showed first 75 words of 834 total…

…showed last 75 words of 834 total…Shakespearean tragedy. The night certainly had a function of importance. Without it to conceal his evil deeds, Macbeth would not have murdered King Duncan. Also, The night also intends to torment Lady Macbeth, who was tortured through nightmares in her sleep. Through the characters development as well as the development of the plot, the readers are given a vivid image of the overall theme of this tragedy through this important motif of light and darkness.