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In Shakespeare’s Macbeth the theme of equivocation arises numerous times throughout various portions of the play in order to make the plot effective. His unique representation of Macbeth’s uncontrollable desire for power that often leads to irregular or violent actions, resulting in death and/or destruction is an incredible force that attracts all sorts of audiences. The way that this force is conveyed is through the theme mentioned above, equivocation. Webster’s Dictionary defines equivocation as the use of expressions susceptible of a double signification, with a purpose to mislead. There are several key moments involving equivocation that allowed the entire story to evolve the way it has. The main example is when Macbeth began wondering whether or not what the witches were telling him was true or merely a fib. Another example is when Macbeth was planning the murder of Duncan and uses equivocation in order to persuade himself that it is fate that is