SUMMARY Scene I A doctor and gentlewoman are at the castle watching Lady MacBeth because she has been sleeping walking. When Lady MacBeth enters the scene she washes her hands saying there is blood on them and refers to the murders: Duncan‚ Banquo‚ and Lady MacDuff. Once she leaves the doctor looks stunned at such behavior. Scene II A group of Scottish lords gather together to discuss the military situation. It is decided that the Scottish army will meet the English army led by Malcolm
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That fool Macbeth and his wife Lady Macbeth are too blame‚ they adopted beliefs from some witches that they were “superior” and “ admirable” and are now pursuing a killing spree in order to remove anyone who threatens to take his Scottish Throne; again a ‘coward’. When I met the witches I advised Macbeth to be cautious‚ “But ‘tis strange‚ and oftentimes to win us to our harm‚ the instruments of darkness tell us truths‚ wind us with honest trifles‚ to betrays‚ in deepest consequence” (Act 1‚ Scene
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Lady Macbeth is responsible for Macbeth’s downfall Lady Macbeth is shown early as an ambitious woman who can manipulate Macbeth easily. It is shown in the line "That I may pour my spirits in thine ear" Act 1 Scene 5. She manipulates his self-esteem by playing with his manliness and his bravery. (Act 1 scene 5 lines 16-18) “yet do I fear thy nature‚ It is too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way” You are too full of the milk of human kindness
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empathize with Macbeth‚ but I do feel an iota of pity for him. I pity Macbeth for not what he is‚ but for what he could have become. He turned from a valiant war general to a bloodthirsty and power hungry shell of a man. By the end of the book‚ I felt absolutely no sorrow for him. Every decision he made was his own. Though he was influenced by the likes of the witches and Lady Macbeth early in the book‚ he was by no means forced to do anything by the end. Killing Banquo along with Lady Macbeth and her child
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Lady Macbeth eats her meal daintily‚ despite Ross’s knowledge of how famished she has been since the coronation. Ross has been serving the Macbeth’s for many years‚ he has become their confidant and‚ Ross likes to believe‚ friend. Breaking his thoughts‚ Lady Macbeth breaks the silence. “I must confess something‚” she says‚ unsure of the words. She has been sheepish and hesitant since the announcement of the coronation; her behavior takes Ross by surprise. “Macbeth. He… he’s been seeing Banquo‚ like
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In the play Macbeth it is easy to see how someone can manipulate and influence other people’s behavior with their own actions. Lady Macbeth influences Macbeth by showing power and confidence. Lady Macbeth plays a major role in influencing her husband to take the path that he does to become King of Scotland. She effectively unleashes Macbeth’s true evil side. Throughout the play we can see that she has a strong influence on him and is a primary cause for increasing Macbeth’s passion to gain the crown
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To the love of my life‚ Macbeth Macbeth‚ can you recall when destiny was our ally? I’ve always known that you were rise to throne after reading the letter from those vile witches. My admiration for your bravery and courage you portrayed in our relationship was long everlasting. It was love at first sight‚ I guaranteed myself that our relationship would last forever. So much barbarity filled my mind when you revealed to me that you altered your opinion. However‚ you were too gentle and more regrettable
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A thorough exploration of William Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ reveals that the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is a relationship that involves lots of ambition‚ affection and change which then leaves their fall terrifying and resounding and really shows that the common saying ‘the bigger they are‚ the harder they fall’ is true. Firstly‚ the Macbeth’s are highly ambitious and always want the best for themselves. Secondly‚ the relationship between the two is very affectionate and then changes
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Compare and Contrast: Macbeth & Lady Macbeth In the play Macbeth‚ ambition‚ strength‚ and insanity play major roles in how the characters Macbeth and Lady Macbeth behave and react. Both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth present all 3 of these behaviors at one time or another during the play. However‚ there behaviors progress in very different ways. While Macbeth gets stronger and more ambitious‚ Lady Macbeth does the opposite. She starts out strong and ambitious‚ but becomes weaker and more reserved. In
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The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Throughout the play Macbeth‚ there is an ongoing relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Right away you pick up that Lady Macbeth is a very cold controlling person‚ while her husband is very naïve and weak. The relationship these two share is as what most people would see as unhealthy. There are never any agreements‚ there is never any reasoning‚ it’s one way‚ Lady Macbeth’s way‚ and that’s it. This is one of the biggest factors as to why
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