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Examples Of Foreshadowing In Macbeth

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All the acts in Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, contain foreshadowing. This is apparent in Shakespeare's repetitious use of blood, apparitions, and descents into madness. The appearance of the witches in the play symbolize evil, which is demonstrated by their appearance (hags), their use of blood, and conjuring spirits.

In my opinion Macbeth's meeting with the witches in act IV best illustrates a foreshadowing of Macbeth's downfall.

"First Apparition: an armed head"

"Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth! beware Macduff"

"Second Apparition: a bloody child"

"be bloody, bold, and resolute, laugh to scorn. The power of man, for none of woman born shall harm Macbeth"

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