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. …showed first 75 words of 653 total…

…showed last 75 words of 653 total…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.