Macbeth In the novel Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, the idea that appearances can be deceptive is presented as a major theme throughout the play. It is first introduced by the witches. Later on, it is presented through Macbeth himself, and also Lady Macbeth. The three witches first introduce the theme in Act one, Scene one with their closing statement: "Fair is foul, and foul is fair." This introduces the idea of deceptiveness of appearances …showed first 75 words of 626 total…

…showed last 75 words of 626 total…or house." (Act one, Scene six.) By this she means that doing all the past service for him twice does not compare with the honor that he brings them with his visit, all the while in her mind, she plans to murder him. The idea that appearances can be deceptive is presented as a major theme throughout the play. Evidently, it is enforced through actions by the witches', Macbeth himself, and his wife Lady Macbeth.