tragedy, Macbeth, was written by William Shakespeare. Throughout the play, dramatic irony occurs. During dramatic irony, what appears true to one or more characters is seen to be false by the audience. Dramatic irony’s purpose is to provide a more complete picture of the action. Dramatic irony can be seen in the surrounding circumstances of Duncan’s death, Banquo’s death, and Macbeth’s downfall.
The situation of Duncan’s death is full of dramatic irony. When the witches approach Macbeth, they call…
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