The Motives behind using simile in Shakespeare’s Tragedy Macbeth

Abstract

The present study attempts to investigate the use of simile in William Shakespeare ‘s tragedy Macbeth , it also shedding light on Shakespeare ‘ s motives behind using simile as rhetorical device .This work focuses on the structural analysis of the simile and its contextual interpretation The present work is divided into three chapters .Chapter One is a theoretical linguistic background in which we emphasis on simile.. the main focuses in this investigation is the theoretical linguistic background is the prim tool and source from which the study and the analysis of simile is rely .Chapter Two casts the light on Shakespeare ‘s literary reputation ,emphasizing on sociopolitical ,religious ,cultural historical shift of the British society during sixteenth century , it also highlights critical overview ;focusing on the thematic study and playwright ‘s rebellious style presented in Macbeth .Chapter three is descriptive investigation of simile in Macbeth ,it based on the structural linguistic analysis in order to determine the components of simile such as the tenor , the vehicle ,the ground the simile marker and the topic ,attempting to interpret its reflective meaning moreover Shakespeare ‘s critical views. The play wright use simile in the play to draw vivid description of the setting and character’s inner struggle ,their attitude and interrelation ship .The further aim of the inquiry is to cast the decorative light as an artistic effect of using simile in The tragedy of Macbeth