ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -most part, blood is symbolic of violence and destruction. The frequent repetition of this imagery represents the murder, and the emotion following the murder, which is guilt. Shakespeare uses imagery of blood throughout the play to exemplify and express the guilt of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth after their deeds.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Imaginary blood represents guilt for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. It’s not until after the murder of Duncan that their guilt begins to manifest. As their guilt grows, so does the importance of the blood. What’s more, the imaginary blood also shows how Macbeth and Lady Macbeth both lose a grasp on reality.

Detailed explanation-3: -The play’s main themes-loyalty, guilt, innocence, and fate-all deal with the central idea of ambition and its consequences. Similarly, Shakespeare uses imagery and symbolism to illustrate the concepts of innocence and guilt.

Detailed explanation-4: -William Shakespeare used imagery in his plays for two reasons: to demonstrate his skill with the English language and to make up for the shortcomings of Elizabethan theater. As a writer, he loved to show off his prowess through beautiful descriptions.