literary divices in Shakespeare

             Shakespeare, through his use of stylistic devices; namely, his use of metaphors, personification, symbols, imagery, and irony, though not necessarily limited to them; creates rich, vivid verse that has yet to be paralleled in writing since. There are many excellent examples of stylistic devices throughout Shakespeare's work, but for this paper I will only quote from Mac Beth. I would like to quote and reflect some of these devices in the aforementioned order.
             There are many examples of powerful metaphors throughout Mac Beth; here are a few I have picked out that have meaning to me:
             "The deep damnation of his taking off,
             Striding the blast, or heaven's cherubin, horsed,
             Upon the sightless couriers of the air,
             Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye,
             That tears shall drown the wind."(Act I, scene vii)
             This example is very deep. It is saying that pity is like a newborn or one of heavens angels, they attract a lot of attention, making it obvious to everyone who killed Duncan.
             "True worthy Banquo- he is full so valiant,
             It is a baquet to me."(Act I, scene iv)
             This quote says that Duncan is fed by Mac Beth's compliments and deeds. This means Mac Beth makes Duncan proud, like how a parent makes his child feel when they compliment him.
             "Your face, my Thane, is as a book where men
             May read strange matters"(Act I, scene v)
             Your face can easily be read whether you want it read or not. Lady Mac Beth was telling her husband that he is letting everyone know his face, being a book that is easily read, is troubled.
             The examples of personification I have chosen are, first:
             "... Norweyan banners float the sky and fan are people cold"(Act I, scene ii)
             This implies that the Norwegians being there would bring their cold air to the Battle. But in meaning it would mean that the Norwegians are ravaging the people, making them shiver out of fear.
             Wherein you dressed yo...

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