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How does Shakespeare portray such themes as the abuse of power and appearance versus reality in his play, Macbeth? Shakespeare utilizes literary devices such irony and symbolism to convey the central messages of the play. Several key events within the play influ ....

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.... causes him to abuse his power even further. After a series of murders, including the murder of Banquo and Macduff’s family, Macbeth is finally defeated. Malcolm and Macduff’s army from England subjugates Macbeth; soon after Macduff himself kills him. The rightful heir to the throne is finally in power and peace is restored throughout Scotland. Shakespeare drives his intent with the use of several recurrent themes within Macbeth. Nothing is ever what it appears to be in the play and therefore the theme of appearance versus reality is introduced. For example, the witches’ predictions in Act IV of the play seem to have a positive outlook f ....