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In Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, the invisible dagger symbolizes death and Macbeths desire to become king. " Hear it not, Duncan, for it is a knell That summons thee to heaven or hell. " ( 2.1 76-77 ) This quote shows Macbeth is thinking about killing Duncan with the dagger and sending him to heaven or hell. Death has to become a factor in his plans if he wants to succed. " A dagger of the mind, a false creation Proceeding from the heat oppressed brain." ( 2.1 50-51 ) This quote shows that Macbeth is proceeding the fact that he would become king if he were to kill Duncan. As he is thinking about becoming king, he desire is so great that a falsified dagger appears before his eyes. In conclusion, Macbeth has to become a murderer and kill Duncan if he wants to become king.