Macbeth theme of deceit
In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare a very important theme is deception. Macbeth, Lady Macbeth and the three witches portray this theme. The play shows how living a life of deceit will end in disaster and is therefore and important theme in this play. Macbeth conveys the main message of deception in Macbeth many times throughout the play. ... Banquo grows suspicious of the Duncan’s murder and of Macbeth ‘What! ... When Macbeth learns of his suspicion he arranges for him to be murdered also. Macbeth even becomes secretive with his wife and does not let her in on his plans ‘Be innocent of the knowledge’. Macbeth, who is wracked with guilt over his deceitful behaviour, ends up acting crazy and becoming very depressed before being killed.