Symbols are items or ideas that pop up throughout a text. They are different to motifs because they symbolise something - they are representative of a hidden message, rather than indicative of or linked to it. For example, a red traffic light may symbolise 'stop', but a red light motif throughout a text could indicate a wider message; perhaps that the main character was always experiencing obstacles. Motifs are often repeated symbols. Shmoop comes to the rescue again here, with a clear outline of the main symbols of the play. Click on the links to head to the pages. 1. Light and Darkness
2. Nature
3. The Eight Kings (The Apparition)
4. The "Equivocator"
5. Blood
6. Dead Children
7. Clothing
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In a Nutshell...After returning from war, Macbeth meets three witches who tell him that he is to become King. His wife persuades him to kill the existing King in order to win the throne - but this comes with a whole heap of problems, as Macbeth has to continually kill people - including his best friend - in order to hide the truth. ArchivesCategories
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