So Foul and Fair a Day

So Foul and Fair a Day Throughout Macbeth there is a strong contrast between what seems to be and what really is. The play begins with Macbeth saying, “So foul and a day I have not seen.” Macbeth is rejoicing over a marvelous victory as a captain of the army, while complaining about the weather. It is ironic that this day would bring the news of his future that would soon lead to his death. …

…liar, but soon remembers the warnings of the apparition and becomes terribly fearful. Macbeth is full of several appearances that prove to be deceiving. Macbeth sees visions of a bloody dagger and the ghost of Banquo, neither of which is real. Shakespeare uses witches to “foretell” Macbeth’s future, which gives Macbeth a false sense of security and pride. Shakespeare uses this theme of appearance verses reality a great deal throughout the story of Macbeth.