Lady Macbeth's Soliloquy Essay

The characters in Shakespeare’s are strongly developed by the use of soliloquies. Through them, introspection of the characters is revealed. Lady Macbeth, in particular, is very dynamic, and her nature grows throughout the play. Her changes are often highlighted through her soliloquies, thus giving the audience a clear idea of her development.
When Macbeth told his wife of the witches’ prophecy, Lady Macbeth wanted nothing else but to make it true. She asked the spirits to “Unsex me here, and fill me, from the crown to the toe, top full of direst cruelty!” (Act 1, Scene 5) She asks for the power to convince and control her husband’s mind with her ambition to become the queen. In this soliloquy, Lady Macbeth reveals to the audience her evil nature; however, this trait is hidden from the characters around her as the minute Macbeth enters and her soliloquy finishes, she softens into a loving wife, calling Macbeth “My dearest love,” and comforting him of Duncan’s visit. Right before the scene ends, she tells him that “To alter favor ever is to fear. Leave all the rest to me.” This should send Macbeth a signal of her blooming nature.
Her soliloquy shows the audience the climax of her growth. She confidently admits to herself who she is and is happy about what she’s done. After meeting with Macbeth and seeing his weakness, she calls Macbeth “Infirm of purpose” and takes matters into her own hands to complete the deed. Lady Macbeth’s growth is revealed to both the audience and to her husband in this