... of Heaven, Hell, God and the Devil. The theme of evil is shown through unnatural occurrences, the witches, and within characters. However, the intended interpretation of whether these occurrences are literal or metaphorical is ambiguous. For example, the dagger seen by Macbeth just before his murder of King Duncan might be a vision of his own mind, or an illusion created by the witches, to spur Macbeth on to carry out the vicious deed. Whether these things are interpreted metaphorically or literally depend on whether you think Shakespeare meant to promote the supernatural aspect of the play, Macbeth personifies the struggle between good and evil; a battle within his own morality. Throughout the play his character shows constant changes in his humanity. Numerous times in the play he shows both his immoral and virtuous sides, usually in the form of his conscience. His inner struggle is immediately evident in the first ...

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