Firstly, discussing how Lady Macbeth is not a modern female role model. It can be acknowledged that Lady Macbeth never really possesses legitimate power of her own. Though it is evident that she does make some decisions on her own and also produces some individual ideas; these are influenced by other characters, for example, the idea of Macbeth becoming King, elevates her to persuade him of killing Duncan. ‘What cannot you and I perform upon th’unguarded Duncan?’ Somewhat persuades Macbeth to carry out the plan through Lady Macbeth’s use of manipulation, in addition she also includes herself in the plan, therefore she does not make Macbeth feel isolated in the plan. As a result, Lady Macbeth does not make any complete decisions solely, besides her own suicide; which could be argued was the influence of Macbeth. This is because Lady Macbeth seems to lose control of her dominant persona from the aftermath of Banquo’s death, which eventually causes her to end her own life through her insane state. Therefore it illustrates Lady Macbeth’s ability to lose control, which would not be a positive characteristic of a modern female.
Another aspect of Lady Macbeth’s personality which may be deemed as being inappropriate for a modern role model is how she makes decisions behind Macbeth’s back and without asking for Macbeth’s accurate and thought out decision in the murder of Duncan. ‘Unsex me here and fill me from the crown to the toe topfull’ Not only does this quote connote Lady Macbeth’s craving desire for monarchy, and puts forth her ambition for power. ‘Fill me from the crown’ may convey her ability to make decisions without Macbeth’s consent and discussion. This more ill-behaved and selfish side of Lady Macbeth puts light