In the murderous “Macbeth”, the famous playwright, William Shakespeare conveys the theme that noble deeds such as hosting social functions are utilized to masquerade evil intentions in order to maintain power. Since the beginning of mankind, humanity has been known to adhere to actions of betrayal and illusion to further their own selfish agendas, as so it is necessary for survival. With this in mind, many theatrical and literary works have been created around this very aspect of human behavior. In the case of the tragedy, Shakespeare’s ultimate purpose is to illuminate this very idea of man’s greed and ambition that are altogether hidden with the symbolism of the feast scene and emphasized by the dramatic irony in Act three. In conjunction with a dark, bleak and an overall depressing tone, the reader observes Macbeth’s bloody and deceitful journey to the throne and the use of the feast scene to do so. In order to depict Macbeth’s methods of attempting to sustain his kingdom in unity, Shakespeare implements a feast scene as these social functions attract people together thereby symbolizing union. When the tyrant states, “Here had we now our country’s honor roofed, were the graced person of our Banquo present, who may I rather challenge for unkindness than pity for mischarge,” a sense of importance of his friend in the gathering is created (Act 3 Scene 4 Lines 42-45). In essence, Macbeth purposely makes a statement in acknowledgement of Banquo’s absence because he knows