The blood that consistently resembles the violence that takes place in Macbeth is an important symbol in the play. Blood serves as a reminder of the consequences of misused power and is also used as an image to show Macbeth and even Lady Macbeth reflecting on their sinful actions. However, this reminder of his guilt does not stop Macbeth from continuing his violent acts. Macbeth, from the beginning of the play, is portrayed as a hero even in his darkest moments. Some very important characters in the play are Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, the three witches, King Duncan and Banquo. Macbeth and Banquo, near the beginning of the play, are visited by the three witches who tell Macbeth his own prophecy and Banquo his own prophecy. Throughout Shakespeare's play "Macbeth", the recurring imagery of blood is used as a symbol to demonstrate the constant feelings of guilt felt by the characters, ultimately leading to their endless feelings of fear and horror.GuiltPoint: Near the beginning of the play, Macbeth is described as a hero even in his darkest moments. Macbeth, with the encouragement of Lady Macbeth, kills King Duncan to become king. Macbeth feels somewhat guilty for his actions because his hands are covered in the king's blood. Quote: Macbeth, “Will all the ocean of great Neptune wash away this blood / Cleanse my hand? » P. 40 (Use the entire quote) Explanation: Macbeth's hands covered in blood are a reminder of his guilt and the murder of the king. When Lady Macbeth asks him to “Go get some water / And wash this dirty witness from your hands”. (Shakespeare, 39) Macbeth refers to Neptune (the Roman god of the sea). This shows that Macbeth believes that even the great Neptune would not be able to wash the blood from his... middle of paper ... filled. Later, Macduff discovers that his family has been murdered and fights to the death with Macbeth. Quote: Macduff, “I have no words. / My voice is in my sword, bloodier villain / than words can give you! » (107)Explanation: This is a representation of the horror and violence that Shakespeare achieved by using the imagery of blood. This shows that Macduff thinks that Macbeth does not deserve his words but rather his sword. At the end of the battle, Macduff emerges victorious from the battle with Macbeth's head. Now that Macbeth is finally dead, order can be restored to the lands and the rightful king can be claimed. Point: Macbeth says a very important quote after talking about Banquo's murders and seeing Banquo's ghost. Quote: Macbeth, “There will be blood, they say. / Blood will have blood. […] » (66)Explanation:Point:Quotation:Explanation: