Every time I think of Macbeth, I always think of the cartoon character above. The photo is from the cartoon called Gargoyles and while the story of Macbeth is slightly different in the cartoon, the out come is the same. Macbeth is sitting on the throne and he has just been crowned King.
The throne is a symbol of power, anyone who sits in it other then the king would be almost like wearing the crown. The crown is also symbol of power as well, it symbolizes legitimacy, righteousness, victory, triumph, honor and glory. It's very ironic that a crown can mean all these things and yet Macbeth acquired it by not following it. He doesn't deserve the right to wear the crown nor be addressed by those titles he has received. He is also wearing a white garb, which would symbolize righteousness and purity. You can also see the hilt of the sword on his side. A sword symbolizes many things, it can symbolize aggression, protection, courage, strength, action, unity, justice and leadership. It is also use to dub people or give them certain ranks such as knight-hood. Macbeth is also depicted of having a beard. Beards can symbolize dignity and wisdom
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