A Critical Analysis on the Imagery in Act II of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

The piercing shriek of an owl, the howling of the wind, and daggers smeared in gouts of blood are all strong images. Besides creating a picture in one's mind, they also allow for the reader to probe deeper into the significance of a work of literature, as imagery is able to reveal atmosphere and thus in turn theme. Shakespeare is a master in his use of imagery in the play Macbeth, for the vividness of …

…the intrigue for the audience and sets a tone of excitement and anticipation for the reader, urging one to go on. Indeed as the reader continues to explore Shakespeare's various uses of literary techniques, there is no doubt that his imagery is the essence of the play. It brings to life the characters, the scenery, and the atmosphere and as a result the continuous themes of evil, guilt and Chaos and disorder are clearly revealed.