Theme Of Loss In Macbeth

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Macbeth is depressed by the loss of Lady Macbeth, but he finds it difficult to mourn in view of the army advancing against him. He also feels alone, recognizing that at this stage in his life he should have many friends and enjoy the prestige and honor that come with being king. He, however, did not become king through conventional means. According to Macbeth, life's an illusion, a tale. The truth of this line revolves around the word "should," which in Shakespeare's time meant "inevitably would." Therefore, immediately after hearing of Lady Macbeth's death, Macbeth said, "She would have died hereafter" (5.5.17). This is truth, for humans are not immortal. (However, it also can be used as a rationalization for murder.) This goes along very

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