Macbeth Imagery of Darkness
The connotation of darkness in our society involves thoughts of evil, manipulation, and sin. The subtle additions of darkness into the setting subconsciously evoke an ominous feeling in the observer. William Shakespeare employs the imagery of darkness in Macbeth to describe the agents of disorder and chaos. ... Some of the same elements are infused in Macbeth in order to depict Macbeth as an agent of disorder. At first, the language used to describe Macbeth emphasizes his kind and noble nature. ... Then the shift occurs between Macbeth as an agent of order to Macbeth as an agent of disorder.