is shows us how during this night, Macbeth changes greatly. Using the image of light, we also see Macbeth's character develop. Although the sun only appears to be present on two occasions, theLiterary significance of these occurrences is great. Ironically, both examples of the sun, as light imagery, occur when the 'good' king approaches Macbeth's castle. When Duncan approaches Inverness, Macbeth is still held in high esteem by Scotland, " we love him [Macbeth] highly" (I, VII, 29). Nevertheless, when Malcolm, son of Duncan, approaches Dunsinane, Macbeth is not loved in Scotland, "those he commands move only in command, / nothing in love" (V, II, 19-20). We see here how ambition ruins Macbeth, and changes him from a hero to a villain. Through the three witches, of whom symbolize evil and darkness, we also see Macbeth's character develop. This is evident, as the witches are a representation of Macbeth's very own thoughts and desires. The witches prophecies are Macbeth's very thoughts, which is the reason that they inspire him so much. The first prophecies show Macbeth to be young and ambitious, and reinforce his previous thoughts of becoming king. The second prophecies, however, expose Macbeth's deterioration, as we see that he is now in danger, as all three prophecies warn him of impending doom. We see that Macbeth has gone too far, "Vaulting ambition, which o'er-leaps itself / And falls on the other" (I, VII, 27-28), and there is no turning back now. Through the images of light and darkness, we see Macbeth's character develop. Through Shakespeare's abundant use of blood imagery, Macbeth's character is developed. This is apparent as, using blood imagery, we see how Macbeth changes from a noble person at the beginning of the play, to a sinister, dishonorable man at the end. Despite the fact that he has gone from a thane, to a king, the opposite has occurred in terms of his character. Macbeth, as a thane was honorable, "O valiant cousin! W...
