In this essay I am going to talk about the dramatic and rapid changes of the relationship between husband and wife, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. In the beginning of the play the couple share a loving and strong bond; however this contrast to the end of the play as the relationship which once was a strong is weakened as the couple no longer have importance in each other’s life.
At the beginning of the play Macbeth displays his love and passion for his wife Lady Macbeth as he writes her a love letter; in the letter he shares his achievements with Lady Macbeth, the couple are united. Macbeth displays his affection for Lady Macbeth in his letter. “My Dearest partner of greatness”
(Act 1 scene 5, line 10) Macbeth greets Lady Macbeth by addressing her greatly, this shows Macbeth thinks highly and is very admiring of his wife. ‘He shows that he is proud of the relationship he shares with Lady Macbeth. Macbeth also indicates his strong desire of becoming royalty which he and his wife share, by addressing Lady Macbeth royally.
Macbeth shows his dedication and affection for Lady Macbeth as he writes the letter to her containing his emotions and praise for his wife he shows that he is committed.
In the letter Macbeth shares his experiences with his wife as he informs her about his encounter with the witches as they predict that he will become Thane of Cawdor and also that he will become king. He discusses this with Lady Macbeth as he believes the witch’s predictions to be true.
“Referred me to the coming on of time, with “Hail, king that shalt be” (Act 1 scene 5, line 9)
Macbeth is excited and shares his brooding of becoming king with Lady Macbeth; he shows excitement and determination to fulfil their dream of ruling the kingdom, with the help and strength of his wife. “Thou wouldst be great, Art not without ambition, but without the illness should it attend.” (Act 1 scene