Act 2, Scene 5, II. 42-end of scene Macbeth, Texture

        In Act 2, Scene 2 of William Shakespear's Macbeth, Banquo and his son Fleance took a trip to Macbeth's castle and Banquo discusses with his son and later Macbeth that he wishes to stay awake because he keeps having reoccurring dreams about "the three weird sisters." Banquo also explained to Macbeth how he thinks that the witches have revealed more "truth" to Macbeth. Macbeth responded that he has not thought of the witches since their encounter with them in the woods. Macbeth and Banquo then both agreed to discuss the witches prophecy at a later time without the presence of Fleance. Just after Banquo and Fleance leave, Macbeth had a vision of a dagger floating in the air next to him. He described that the handle of this weapon was pointing towards his hand, while the sharp tip was pointing towards Duncan, the King. However, when Macbeth tried to grab a hold of the dagger but failed. Macbeth pondered whether this vision was truly real or not just before he realized there was blood on the end of the blade. That is when Macbeth realized that he is becoming obsessed with Duncan and decides to carry on with the evil plan.
          This scene gives the audience the idea that Macbeth will do absolutely anything to make sure he becomes king. Macbeth’s want to talk about the prophecies at some future point suggests that he might have some sort of insidious plans in mind. Also, if Macbeth succeeds and murders Duncan, it is probable that he will be driven to act in more violence before his crown is secure. This may be the beginning of the cruel doing of Macbeth and he will most likely change into a ruthless ruler. Along with Lady Macbeth's help these two may people able to take over the crown and become the ultimate rulers.
         The texture in this certain act stuck out to me because of the abundant amount of imagery and the revealing traits about Macbeth in the soliloquy. Macbeth questioned his sanity after he failed to grip the dagger that was floating right in front of him. He questions, "To feel as to sight? Or art thou but a dagger of the mind, a false creation" and starts to wonder if this vision is even real. Macbeth almost goes to a mental state of mind when picturing this dagger floating before him. This soliloquy was also descriptive which made it easier for the audience to imagine exactly what Macbeth saw. The audience could imagine a dagger floating right before Macbeth's eyes with the handle pointing towards his hand. As Macbeth exclaimed, "Come, let me clutch thee" one can picture him grabbing towards this dagger. The next line then Macbeth explains, "I have thee not and yet I see thee still!" Macbeth could not physically grab the weapon. Later on in the soliloquy, Macbeth reveals, "It is the bloody business which informs thus to mine eyes." The floating dagger is now drenched in blood and this gives Macbeth the drive to proceed with the plan and kill Duncan.
        This scene in particular connects to the play as a whole because it is the beginning of Macbeth's evil plan to become King. It foreshadows the crazy mindset Macbeth has, and it can only get worse. Macbeth feels the drive to kill Duncan which is only the start of the vicious things he could do in the future to keep his crown. Macbeth's character will only become more and more ruthless from here because of his desire to have all the power he can get.