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Examples Of Allusions In Macbeth

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Macbeth by William Shakesphere, has numerous allusions throughout the entire play. Two examples would be, “His silver skin laced with his golden blood.” and, “We have scorched the snake, not killed it.” Both allusions have many important meanings that help develop the plot, characters, and meanings of the play as a whole. The first allusion is, “His silver skin, laced with his golden blood.” Seen in Act 2 Scene 3, it was written to help further the development of Macbeth's mindset, and help accentuate the plot. The allusion means valuable, loved, important, and ”god-like.” It shows why Macbeth was so driven to get the crown, it serves as a sense of validation. The second allusion, “We have scorched the snake, not killed it.” Seen in Act
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