In the beginning of the play, Macbeth and his wife are very intimate and close to each other. ... Significant scenes throughout the play of "Macbeth" that set the tone of the couple's relationship include Act 1 Scene V, Act 1 Scene VII, Act V Scene I and Act V Scene V. ... Harold Bloom, an American literary critic, says that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's relationship is the "best marriage in Shakespeare" at the beginning of the play, equal in love and ambition. ... All affection is lost at this point in the play. ... She has changed a lot since the beginning of the play. ...

• Word Count: 973
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Strong Women of Othello William Shakespeare often described the women in his plays as being strong, confident individuals, much different from the stereotypical roles of the time period in which he lived. ... Similarly, in Macbeth, {discuss role of Lady Macbeth} The women of Othello also displayed characteristics of strong, modern women. .... From the beginning of the play, we see that Desdemona is a courageous and decisive woman who pursues Othello, falling in love with his intrigued stories of adventure, seeing "Othello's visage in his mind, and to his honors and valiant ...

• Word Count: 655
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

William Shakespeare often described the women in his plays as being strong, confident individuals, much different from the stereotypical roles of the time period in which he lived. ... Similarly, in Macbeth, {discuss role of Lady Macbeth} The women of Othello also displayed characteristics of strong, modern women. .... From the beginning of the play, we see that Desdemona is a courageous and decisive woman who pursues Othello, falling in love with his intrigued stories of adventure, seeing "Othello's visage in his mind, and to his honors and valiant parts..." refusing the attempts of...

• Word Count: 645
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate