Investigating; Character, Language, Atmosphere and Irony in 'Macbeth'(uses good quotes and references)

Character, Language, Atmosphere and Irony in Macbeth What kind of people are the characters in this drama? How can we decide? Characters in Shakespearean drama are judged by (I) their actions; (ii) what others say of them (iii) what they themselves say in public (iv) by what they say in soliloquy, i.e. when thinking aloud or in 'asides'. We tend to judge people by their actions and by what they say in public, but …

…often inter-related, and associated with the different themes in the play. The great bulk of Shakespearean metaphors and similes are drawn from simple, everyday things. Nature is a rich source and provides much of the imagery in 'Macbeth'. Imagery, based on Appearance and Reality, Manliness, Light and Darkness, Disease and Corruption is also common. Other imagery that might be explored includes Clothing imagery, and Sleep imagery (which may be associated with the imagery of Nature).