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The play Macbeth is a widely read piece of literature, and is often the subject of many a discussion. MacBeth is the story of a noble Thane who is told by three Witches of his future. In an attempt to more control his future, his wife, Lady MacBeth, persuades him to commit murder. ... Lady Macbeth plays a short but substantial part of the play, making many of the main decisions.
When Lady Macbeth is introduced in Act one Scene five, she is in Inverness reading a letter from Macbeth. It is a letter from her husband Macbeth, and, he shares with her that three witches have told him, he shall be the Thane of Cawdor but more importantly he will be king. Macbeth also writes that one of these prophecies has already been fulfilled, he has become the Thane of Cawdor. Upon hearing this news, Lady Macbeth immediately begins to scheme and plot. She is determined that Macbeth will become king, so that she may become queen. As well Lady Macbeth has her doubts; she worries that Macbeth is too kind and he will not be able to find the quickest route to the throne. To get past this problem Lady Macbeth decides to pour the spirits of her own evilness into Macbeth’s ears and drive away the fear that will hold him back from getting the crown. ...
When a messenger comes to Lady Macbeth bearing the news that King Duncan will be coming to stay at the castle, her ambition takes a sudden turn and her wickedness grows. ... As time goes on we see Lady Macbeth begin to invite evil into her body and take over her mind by the uses of magic. ... Lady Macbeth wants to get rid of her female tenderness and replace it with pure evil. As Macbeth enters we see Lady Macbeth great him with respect, love and honor. As she tells Macbeth of her plans she makes it clear that she believes that she and her husband can control time and make the future do what they want. Lady Macbeth reveals that she is worried that Macbeth will give the plot away with his face so she tells him to look innocent but to keep focus. Lady Macbeth talks about hiding their intentions, she has assumed the role of leadership in their relationship, which shows that she is in great control at the beginning of the play.
When Duncan arrives at the castle Lady Macbeth leads him inside and to his unsuspecting death. During Act one Scene seven we see Lady Macbeth consistently having to reinforce Macbeth’s determination to carry out the murder as he wanders around the castle in doubt. As Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth why it would not be a good idea to carry out the murder and that he will not do it, she turns on him and starts to insult him telling him that he is a coward.
Approximate Word count = 2245
Approximate Pages = 9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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