Deception

Deception is a theme commonly used by some of the greatest writers in literature, as well as a theme which commonly appears in my own daily life. It is something which, in our life and times, has become quite the obstacle to avoid. I think that may be why it interests me so much. Upon receiving this project and thinking over my options, I decided that writing about something that is so common and sometimes, as we are so immersed in it, so hidden, would be an experience which allowed me to further explore my own life experiences with this theme and to find out how it influences other people and other texts in order to gain a better understanding of its use in literature, and particularly in Macbeth.
Deception comes in many forms. In the case of Macbeth, and many modern texts and media productions, deception was used as a means to gain power and to climb to the top of some perceived ladder, be it social, political, or otherwise. It may also be a tool used to make a personal gain, monetary, professional, or simply for the sake of amusement. In other situations, it may be used as a way to pacify of satisfy the emotional needs of oneself or family members and friends. It allows other people to see you in a certain way, and it keeps people from asking too many unwanted questions.
It is easy to deceive oneself, both positively and negatively. I've done it. Heck, I do it all the time. One can also deceive others, sometimes without much effort whatsoever. It can be malicious or seemingly harmless. Regardless of the circumstances, it always seems to be somehow justifiable to the person engaging in the behaviour, otherwise what would be the point?
There are probably a lot of things you can think of while you are reading this that relate even loosely to the theme of deception. It's not that hard to find real life examples. I know that as I have been thinking of what I will write about in my next few posts, I have thought of countless personal examples of deception, none as malicious or as life-changing as in Macbeth, but  important nonetheless. I look forward to sharing my connections with you.