In William Shakespeare's "Macbeth", sleep is a very important aspect of the play which is described by numerous references to it and by events which result in deprivation of sleep. To emphasize the importance of rest, Shakespeare uses varied poetic language and distortions of sleep. Sleep becomes an important theme of the play when Macbeth, persuaded by Lady Macbeth, kills King Duncan while he is sleeping in their home. As a result, Macbeth suffers from devastating nightmares and delusions which are the cause of his constant paranoia and anxiety which lead to numerous murders. Shakespeare's choice of language shows that he values ​​the ability to sleep, which I believe is influenced by his own experience. He sees it as a “balm for wounded spirits” which I understand as a relaxing and comforting activity. Additionally, the phrase “the second course of the great outdoors” refers to the time we spend sleeping and signifies that rest is a vital human need for the proper functioning of our minds and bodies. This choice of vocabulary makes the audience aware of the importance of sleep in a play and makes it clear that Macbeth's anxiety is a consequence of lack of sleep and his overwhelming ambition. The first important reference to sleep is the witches' revenge against the sailor's wife. The scene establishes the connection between darkness, sleep and the supernatural. The witches plot to avenge the woman's insult. Their abilities are limited, as indicated by the words "Though his boat cannot be lost, yet shall it be tossed by the storm." Therefore, the way they curse the sailor is quite unusual as they control the elements and the weather to punish him for his wife's inconvenience. . According to witches, the effects of sleep deprivation will follow through anxiety...... middle of paper ...... te and fate in production. The dramatic meaning is a very important aspect of the play. Shakespeare's beliefs and values ​​are presented in this play along with morals. The understanding of sleep in “Macbeth” is profound and shows its importance in life. These days, sleep is no longer considered a particularly exciting activity in our lives; However, studies have proven that getting enough sleep is essential for our bodies to function and our minds to stay alert and rested. To summarize the events of “Macbeth”, I think the quote from E. Joseph Cossman works very well: “The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep. - which is certainly the solution to Macbeth's problems, will be the cure to his constant paranoia and megalomania and will hopefully help change the end result and result in a happy ending.