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The drunken porter in Act 2, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's Macbeth serves as comic relief after the intense murder of King Duncan. He provides a contrast to the seriousness of the previous scenes and lightens the mood with his drunken ramblings and nonsensical jokes. Additionally, his musings on the consequences of excessive drinking and the nature of hell subtly reflect the themes of guilt and sin prevalent throughout the play.

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