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Macbeth, Acts I -IV Symbolism Chart
Blood is perhaps the greatest symbol in Macbeth as the word blood or bloody is mentioned over forty times in
the play. However, the chart that follows supplies you with some of the other major symbols in the play. Review the play
in order to explain the meaning of each symbol and its context within the play using complete sentences and support your
explanation with at least one or two references from the text. Note the act, scene, and line numbers in which you find your
support.
Symbols
Interpretation of Symbol
Supporting Evidence AND Setting
(w/Act, Scene & Line #’s)
Blood
Owl
Sleep
Symbols
Snake
Raven
Night/Darkness
Interpretation of Symbol
Supporting Evidence AND Setting
(w/Act, Scene & Line #’s)