In William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", symbolism is often used in showing the overall theme of murder. There are several distinguishing forms of this throughout the play. The contrast of light and dark, representing good and evil, plays a major role in the sequence of the events in the play. Blood symbolizes murder and guilt. The classical form of cleaning by water, is used several times in the play, mainly in the murder scenes. Symbolism is widely …
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…damned spot! out, I say! . . . " (V. i. 31) Water symbolizes the cleansing of a guilty conscience. Symbolism plays an important role in Shakespeare's, "Macbeth". It is used in various forms to relate the overall theme of murder to the actions of Macbeth. Light and darkness represent good and evil. Blood represents Macbeth's and his wife's guilt about Duncan's murder. Water symbolizes cleansing of the conscience. These symbols effectively represent the dismal(?) theme of murder in Macbeth.