Lady Macbeth's Mental Health Analysis
Lady Macbeth was a realistic human with many flaws, just like the rest of us. It is suspected she had mental health issues due to her guilty conscience. After Duncan’s murder, Macbeth began ignoring and neglecting his wife. Lady Macbeth was left alone with her thoughts for far too many years. Macbeth’s ignorance was the cause of his wife’s suicide.
Lady Macbeth played a major role in planning the murder. She taunted Macbeth by saying “Wouldst thou have that which thou esteem’st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem.” (1.7). She pushed him to get what they wanted, royalty. In the beginning of the play she was evil and convinced Macbeth to slaughter Duncan. They were both partners in greatness and in crime.
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She was unaware of the plan and Banquo was murdered before returning to the Macbeth’s castle that evening. Lady Macbeth realized that Macbeth was avoiding her and was frustrated and asked “How now, my lord! Why do you keep alone…?” (3.2). This is when we are made aware that their relationship was crumbling and it was hurting Lady Macbeth because she had no one to confide in. When Macbeth saw Banquo’s ghost, Lady Macbeth attempted to play it off. She claimed “My lord is often thus, and hath been from his youth.” (3.4). This demonstrated her need to be accepted and that she still loved Macbeth. She refused to admit anything was wrong with her husband and wanted everyone to be seated and to enjoy their banquet. She managed to remain calm under pressure until finally falling apart demanding everyone to leave.
Lady Macbeth was last shown during her famous sleepwalking scene. She told secrets and showed her guilty conscience. Her mind was a dark place and she began to bring light with her wherever she went. While sleepwalking, she asked “Who would have thought that the old man to have much blood in him?” (5.1), alluding to Duncan and the night they committed homicide. Lady Macbeth knew that “What’s done cannot be undone.” (5.1) and that it was impossible to escape her own
Lady Macbeth played a major role in planning the murder. She taunted Macbeth by saying “Wouldst thou have that which thou esteem’st the ornament of life, And live a coward in thine own esteem.” (1.7). She pushed him to get what they wanted, royalty. In the beginning of the play she was evil and convinced Macbeth to slaughter Duncan. They were both partners in greatness and in crime.
In the courtyard …show more content…
She was unaware of the plan and Banquo was murdered before returning to the Macbeth’s castle that evening. Lady Macbeth realized that Macbeth was avoiding her and was frustrated and asked “How now, my lord! Why do you keep alone…?” (3.2). This is when we are made aware that their relationship was crumbling and it was hurting Lady Macbeth because she had no one to confide in. When Macbeth saw Banquo’s ghost, Lady Macbeth attempted to play it off. She claimed “My lord is often thus, and hath been from his youth.” (3.4). This demonstrated her need to be accepted and that she still loved Macbeth. She refused to admit anything was wrong with her husband and wanted everyone to be seated and to enjoy their banquet. She managed to remain calm under pressure until finally falling apart demanding everyone to leave.
Lady Macbeth was last shown during her famous sleepwalking scene. She told secrets and showed her guilty conscience. Her mind was a dark place and she began to bring light with her wherever she went. While sleepwalking, she asked “Who would have thought that the old man to have much blood in him?” (5.1), alluding to Duncan and the night they committed homicide. Lady Macbeth knew that “What’s done cannot be undone.” (5.1) and that it was impossible to escape her own