MACBETH

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MACBETH

• THEMES and SYMBOLS

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THEMES

• In literature, a theme is a broad idea in a
  story.
• This message is usually about life, society or
  human nature.
• THEMES ABSTRACT (something that exists but can
  not be seen or touched)
• Example Love, Hate, Power, etc
• Themes are usually hinted at rather than written
  about directly.

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THEMES

• What are some themes from Macbeth?

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THEMES in MACBETH

• EVIL
• BETRAYAL
• POWER
• CORRUPTION

• INTERNAL CONFLICT
• AMBITION
• PRIDE
• GREED

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Symbolism

• Symbols are images
• Imagery is any literary reference to the five
  senses (sight, touch, smell, hearing, and taste).
  
• Symbols helps describe a theme or an idea that is
  abstract.

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Symbols and Themes

• SYMBOLS CONCRETE (something that is tangible
  can be perceived by the 5 senses)
• Example ring, flower, etc
• THEMES ABSTRACT (something that exists but can
  not be seen or touched)
• Example Love, Hate, Power, etc

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Themes and Symbols

• Pick a symbol to represent each of the following
  themes
• LOVE
• DEATH
• HAPPINESS

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SYMBOLS IN MACBETH

• Light and Dark
• Ghosts
• Sleep
• Weather
• Blood
• Hallucinations
• Nature
• Mens traits and Womens traits