In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the motif of blood plays an important factor in the framework of the theme. A motif is a methodical approach to uncover the true meaning of the play. Macbeth’s tragic flaw is that he thinks he can unjustly advance to the title of king without any variation of his honest self. The blood on Macbeth’s hands illustrates the guilt he must carry after plotting against King Duncan and …showed first 75 words of 501 total…

…showed last 75 words of 501 total…of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand.”( V, sc 1, 58-89) Her imagination grows of dreadful pictures and she tries perfume to mask the aroma. The motif of blood in Macbeth plays a significant role. It symbolizes the efforts the Macbeths go through to hide their horrid accomplishments. They imagine the blood never leaves their hands, and the truth never leaves their minds. The crime of murder carried a guilt that neither one could discharge.