Humankind has displayed characteristics for both good and evil superior powers. However, classifying people by their characteristics can be difficult, since many people change over the course of their lives. In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, Shakespeare uses symbolism to develop Macbeth’s actions and appearance. Macbeth is seen as an honorable and noble Thane of Glamis at first; nevertheless Macbeth commits dishonorable acts that spiral out of control causing his downfall. Through Shakespeare’s use of symbolism like nature/weather, blood, clothing and prophecies, Macbeth can be seen to take advantage of his honorability that led to his horrible deed and his fatal death. Macbeth was given three important prophecies: Thane