The play “Macbeth” Written by “William Shakespeare” explores the theme of power, mechanized by its ambition. His nobility of heart comes from his heroism during the inauguration of the play. He gradually deteriorates due to his ambition-driven crimes. The use of metaphors and figurative language in the play explores the downfall of a hero. First paragraph In the creation of the play, we immediately hear about Macbeth's nobility. As for brave Macbeth, well, he deserves that name. » The use of the word courageous tells us that he possesses courage, a characteristic that is required for a person in possession of the title of nobility. We are further drawn into this belief because his bravery is described in an honorable way, using the word "good." The word “good” tells us that not only is he courageous in that moment, but he was constantly displaying courage. of nobility. This is explored through the quote "Duncan - Our captains, Macbeth and Banquo are not dismayed" "Captain - Yes, as eagles to sparrows, or the hare to the lion." The captain tells us how fearless and brave Macbeth is, he describes Macbeth's fear through the use of imagery, he makes the audience believe that Macbeth can do anything which ironically will later lead to his downfall. Through this quote, we believe that Macbeth is as afraid as sparrows scare eagles or rabbits scare a lion. Second paragraph In Act 1, Scene 7, we see how Macbeth's ambition is driven by Lady Macbeth and her temptations as Macbeth attempts to walk away from murder. of Duncan but until his fall, she tempts him with the fortunes that will follow "Macbeth - we will go no further in this matter." He has honored me lately, and I have bought golden opinions from all kinds of people,..." ...... middle of paper ...... this time of the piece we let's see Macbeth's true despair as he hears the news of Lady Macbeth's death and reacts to it informally and explains how the news of her death was to come one day The repetition technique used in this quote reflects the routine of the. existence, the way the word "petty" is used to show how insignificant life is for Macbeth at this point in the play Throughout the remainder of his soliloquy, we are shown how his lost hope leads further. late to his fall. "The path to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle" Through this quote, Macbeth depicts the life he lost, with the word "Dusty". Dusty meant in this context as an unimportant factor, which he uses to represent life. " Out, out brief candle » Means life, and how life is a candle that Macbeth is ready to blow out and end because he has not achieved what he expected from his ambition..