Like in Macbeth, we know just what is happening with Macbeth plotting to kill Duncan. However, Duncan doesn't know and this leads to his death. What is the purpose in shakespeare showing us these and not the audience?
2007-02-20 01:39:35 · 3 answers · asked by Chocolate Strawberries. 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
The literary term is dramatic irony, and he is showing his audience these things. It provides an opportunity to engage the audience, make them part of the developing action. It also assists us in better understanding motivation and plot. The following link is provided by Kansas State University and outlines the concept fairly well, with even some discussions of Shakespeare.
2007-02-20 02:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by sherrilyn1999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's for dramatic effect and characterization of the cast. Macbeth shows both his good and bad qualities early on in the play as he starts as a hero but quickly commits regicide.
2007-02-20 02:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dr No 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since he writes plays, it is as though we are watching the situation
2007-02-20 02:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by sari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋