How is the meaning of the word "night"changed to fit the situation in this act? What is the overall symbolism in this act? Use examples so we know you didn't make it up. :)
The first part of scene two is during the night, to cover up anything seen. Macbeth, Banquo, and Fleance are talking about how the moon is down and the candles are all out, which is depicting a very black night. Then in scene two after Macbeth has done the “deed” he goes to Lady Macbeth and asks if she heard anything. She says “I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry. Did not you speak?” Also depicting night, when these animals come out. Then in the last scene, the day turns to night after the king has been murdered, any significance? This is about all of the major pieces that I could find.
What does the night represnt? There are multiple meanings. The one I found the most often was that night was supposed to be a time of rest, but the rest was killed by Macbeth. Thoughts?
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The first part of scene two is during the night, to cover up anything seen. Macbeth, Banquo, and Fleance are talking about how the moon is down and the candles are all out, which is depicting a very black night. Then in scene two after Macbeth has done the “deed” he goes to Lady Macbeth and asks if she heard anything. She says “I heard the owl scream and the crickets cry.
Did not you speak?” Also depicting night, when these animals come out. Then in the last scene, the day turns to night after the king has been murdered, any significance? This is about all of the major pieces that I could find.
Thank you Laurao, I have a general question.
What does the night represnt? There are multiple meanings. The one I found the most often was that night was supposed to be a time of rest, but the rest was killed by Macbeth. Thoughts?
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