Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Relationship
The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth changes throughout the play. At the beginning of the play the couple had a very close relationship. When Macbeth is introduced to the witches he foresees himself as king. Lady Macbeth, who is ambitious and domineering, craves power. She manipulates Macbeth to murder the former king, Duncan, so he can become king. Their relationship begins to deteriorate as they both dedicate themselves to evil and is mutually destructive. The ambition they both possess destroys their peace of mind, their marriage and their lives. (10 lines)
In the beginning Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are united in ambition. They both desire power and this comes more in reach when Macbeth is introduced to the witches. In act 1 scene 3, the witches reveal the prophecy to Macbeth that he will become King of Scotland. Macbeth comes to the conclusion that he must murder Duncan to fulfil this prophecy.
“Why do I yield to that suggestion whose horrid image doth unfix my hair and make my seated heart knock at my ribs”
Macbeth’s mind immediately turns to murder as it is the only way to satisfy his ambitious nature. He is willing to betray Duncan to obtain the crown. Lady Macbeth is in Inverness, Macbeth sends her a letter informing her of the witches prophecy. She understands to gain the crown Duncan must be murdered, just like Macbeth.
“The raven himself is hoarse that croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan under my battlements. Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, and fill me from the crown to the toe top full of direst cruelty!”
Lady Macbeth who craves power calls on the evil spirits to take possession of her. She asks them to suppress any kindness and guilt that may weaken her determination to murder Duncan. The Husband and Wife have a close relationship at this part of the play. Even though they are far apart they can almost read each other's thoughts, they both plan to kill Duncan to order to become king and queen of
In the beginning Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are united in ambition. They both desire power and this comes more in reach when Macbeth is introduced to the witches. In act 1 scene 3, the witches reveal the prophecy to Macbeth that he will become King of Scotland. Macbeth comes to the conclusion that he must murder Duncan to fulfil this prophecy.
“Why do I yield to that suggestion whose horrid image doth unfix my hair and make my seated heart knock at my ribs”
Macbeth’s mind immediately turns to murder as it is the only way to satisfy his ambitious nature. He is willing to betray Duncan to obtain the crown. Lady Macbeth is in Inverness, Macbeth sends her a letter informing her of the witches prophecy. She understands to gain the crown Duncan must be murdered, just like Macbeth.
“The raven himself is hoarse that croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan under my battlements. Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, and fill me from the crown to the toe top full of direst cruelty!”
Lady Macbeth who craves power calls on the evil spirits to take possession of her. She asks them to suppress any kindness and guilt that may weaken her determination to murder Duncan. The Husband and Wife have a close relationship at this part of the play. Even though they are far apart they can almost read each other's thoughts, they both plan to kill Duncan to order to become king and queen of