Macbeth Outline Essay Example

Paragraph 1: Introduction In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, one of the main characters, Lady Macbeth changes quite drastically. Macbeth, Lady Macbeth’s husband is predicted to become king of Scotland by three witches and she believes it is true. Lady Macbeth convinces her husband take that title when he is still contemplating the idea and he agrees before he can come to his senses. Lady Macbeth at first begins to convince Macbeth into things that ultimately lead to their downfall, but as Macbeth gains more power she becomes more reserved and womanly.

Paragraph 2: How Lady Macbeth is in the beginning of the play.
-Quote #1: “The raven himself is hoarse that croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan under my embattlements” (1.5. 45-47).
-Paraphrase of that quote: “The messenger announces the entrance of Duncan into my house, where he will die” (1.5. 45-47)
- This is Lady Macbeth talking to herself, thinking murderous thoughts.
-Quote #2: “When in swinish sleep their drenched natures lie as in a death, what cannot you and I perform upon th’ unguarded Duncan?”(1.7. 77-80)
-Paraphrase: “When the guards are asleep and so drunk, what won’t you and I be able to do to the unguarded Duncan?” (1.7. 77-80)
-This is Lady Macbeth talking to Macbeth. She came up with the plan to kill Duncan.
-Quote #3: “O gentle lady, ‘tis not for you to hear what I can speak” (2.3. 96-97).
-This is Macduff talking to Lady Macbeth. This goes under the category of what others think of her. He thinks she is a gentle, proper lady. Paragraph 3: How Lady Macbeth changes.
-Quote #1: “You must leave this” (3.2.40).
-Paraphrase: “Stop thinking this way” (3.2.40).
-This is Lady Macbeth talking to Macbeth as he tells her his plan to kill Banquo. She is against it, which is surprising since she was convincing Macbeth to kill Duncan.
-Quote #2: “But in them nature’s copy’s not eterne” (3.2.43).
-Paraphrase: “But they can’t live forever” (3.2.43).
-Lady Macbeth is