Paragraph 1

• "Instruments of darkness" (Banquo Act 1).

  • Aud imagery created by lexis "instruments" 2 characterise W imply a malevolent musicality. Showcases how their words possess an almost hypnotic trance 4 M.
  • Choice of "instruments" suggests deliberate orchestration of deceit, framing their speech as manipulative melodic composition in which enchants its victims.
  • plosive 'd' sound in "darkness" creates harsh sound foreshadowing dark, ominous & grim destiny W ready 2 inflict upon M.
  • Significantly, B's discernment of this "darkness," indi8s his immunity to hypnotic & malevolent musicality that captivates M.
  • B's ability 2 perceive their looming malevolence distinguishes him as a character not easily swayed by enchanting allure M falls victim to.
• Links to ambition

  • M's engagements w supernatural serve as catalyst for his ambitious aspirations, as he interprets prophecies bestowed upon him as mystic insight, further igniting his desire 4 power & fulfilment 2 this hoax destiny
  • This starkly juxtaposes B who's depicted as perceptive & remains unaffected by their malevolent allure.
  • S cautions his J aud ab perilous consequences of succumbing 2 irresistible allure of supernatural; emphasising such engagement w this dark force ineluctably results in catastrophic demise
• Para 1 Analysis one

  • W in M's 1st line in play echoes paradoxical expression 'fair is foul and foul is fair.' foreshadow he become vessel 4 W twisted misconduct right from offset.
  • Alt, M's emulation of W' paradoxical & oxymoronic phrases b4 encountering em suggests predestined susceptibility 2 manipulation & deception
  • While his overreaching ambition causes his ultimate downfall, supernatural forces exerted influence over him and are his central catalyst for the inevitability of his tragic fate.
  • phrase 'have not seen' evoke vivid imagery of blindness, potentially foreshadow how M will be metaphorically blinded by irresistible allure of the supernatural prophecies.
  • blindness presages how his unchecked hubris becomes driving force leading him astray.