Things Aren’t Always What They Seem
Though every thing has some sort of appearance, which can be either right or wrong, bad or good. However, sometimes things aren't what they appeared to be, their appearance can be misleading, which can lead us to make assumptions of this particular thing or someone. In Macbeth\ by William Shakespeare, Shakespeare reveals the theme of things aren’t always what they seem. The theme is revealed because of Macbeth’s back stabbing towards King Duncan, which indicated that Macbeth wasn't really who he appeared to be.
When Macbeth is first introduced in the play he is portrayed as a loving husband, brave solider, good person. However, Macbeth’s appearance later on in the play is revealed and clearly, it is not what he was first portrayed as, he is selfish, cruel, and ambitious. “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” (1.4.10), is the first line where Shakespeare reveals the theme. What this phrase means is good is bad, and bad is good. The quote applies to to the theme because the …show more content…
The King find Macbeth’s castle to be very enjoyable and pleasant and considers the castle to be fit for a king (him). “ This castle hath a pleasant seat. The air/Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself/ Unto our gentle senses” (1.6.1-3). King Duncan mentions how the air is sweet and graceful; however, ironically, the castle is where Duncan will take his last breath, Macbeth’s castle is where the king will be murder. Moreover, when Lady Macbeth enters the scene she is an extraordinary actor. Her burning ambition to become queen means she will do the impossible to trap her prey. Lady Macbeth gives a warm welcome to the king; she is the honored hostess, which offers much love to the king. “Your majesty loads our house” (1.6.18). Her will to portray an admirer of King Duncan truly reveals how she can be capable of anything, so she can become the next queen of
Though every thing has some sort of appearance, which can be either right or wrong, bad or good. However, sometimes things aren't what they appeared to be, their appearance can be misleading, which can lead us to make assumptions of this particular thing or someone. In Macbeth\ by William Shakespeare, Shakespeare reveals the theme of things aren’t always what they seem. The theme is revealed because of Macbeth’s back stabbing towards King Duncan, which indicated that Macbeth wasn't really who he appeared to be.
When Macbeth is first introduced in the play he is portrayed as a loving husband, brave solider, good person. However, Macbeth’s appearance later on in the play is revealed and clearly, it is not what he was first portrayed as, he is selfish, cruel, and ambitious. “Fair is foul, and foul is fair” (1.4.10), is the first line where Shakespeare reveals the theme. What this phrase means is good is bad, and bad is good. The quote applies to to the theme because the …show more content…
The King find Macbeth’s castle to be very enjoyable and pleasant and considers the castle to be fit for a king (him). “ This castle hath a pleasant seat. The air/Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself/ Unto our gentle senses” (1.6.1-3). King Duncan mentions how the air is sweet and graceful; however, ironically, the castle is where Duncan will take his last breath, Macbeth’s castle is where the king will be murder. Moreover, when Lady Macbeth enters the scene she is an extraordinary actor. Her burning ambition to become queen means she will do the impossible to trap her prey. Lady Macbeth gives a warm welcome to the king; she is the honored hostess, which offers much love to the king. “Your majesty loads our house” (1.6.18). Her will to portray an admirer of King Duncan truly reveals how she can be capable of anything, so she can become the next queen of