's oceans wash this blood Clean from my hand? No; this my hand will rather the multitudinous seas incarnadine, Making the green one red." (II, II, 77-80) Thus this show us just how much of an impact the image of blood has over the characters andplot. Finally, through the use of clothes, Shakespeare reinforces the theme that Macbeth is nevercomfortable with his newly appointed roles in the kingdom, and that his character was never meant tobe more than a brave loyal subject. When Macbeth is named Thane of Cauder he asks the question "The Thane of Cauder lives: why do you dress me in borrowed robes?" (I, IV, 115)Even when he is given a new title the clothing image shows he is never comfortable. This idea isshown again with Banquo says "New honours come upon him, Like strange garments, cleave not to their mould, But with the aid of use," (I, III, 157-159)Banquo is comparing this idea to ill-fitting clothes. He is stating that at first all clothes are binding anduncomfortable, but with time and use they work themselves in and become snug. This clearly helpsdevelop the idea that Macbeth will never be satisfied with his changing roles. He will always bewearing tight fitting clothes in his mind. The imagery of clothing helped to develop a picture of acharacter (Macbeth) who never fit in and was never comfortable with a role he obtained by evilsmeans. When we look back at the play so far we can clearly see that his images are not only connectedto his characters and theme he also give a moral message. He is telling us don't get caught up in thepool of blood and darkness and do not wear borrowed robes. You will never be satisfied with whereyou end up because you got there by unholy means. Also, this process might keep repeating itself andyou never know how much you will change or how many people will get hurt on your climb to the top. Which makes the success you were striving for worth...
