Blood in Macbeth Every good play has a certain elements that make it stand out from the other plays. An important one of these is the use of imagery involved. Good use of imagery can make a play exceptional. It plays a significant role in every play as it helps generating a sense of mood or atmosphere. It also adds dramatic effects to the play. In Macbeth, blood plays an important role in changing the …showed first 75 words of 972 total…

…showed last 75 words of 972 total…have stained them to an extent that can never be washed off. Their remorse haunts them until their death. Shakespeare uses such imagery of blood to enhance the audience's understanding of Macbeth's character. He begins as a noble, just and brave person, only to becoming evil, ambitious, and treacherous. Blood symbolizes the guilt that sits like a permanent stain on the conscience of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, one that hounds them to their graves.