""[1] Lady Macbeth is an ideal example of this type of character. At the beginning of the play "Macbeth", written by Shakespeare, Lady Macbeth can be perceived as a manipulative and deeply ambitious person, which implies an overall sinister-like quality. ... As claimed by the witches, Macbeth would be king, however the means of how this would become was never discussed until Lady Macbeth is introduced. ... Lady Macbeth states to Macbeth: "O, never shall sun that morrow see!" ... Lady Macbeth is so blinded by her ambitions that she neglects to ponder the potential consequences her actions may...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"Lady Macbeth is often regarded as the epitome of evil. ... She is determined to persuade Macbeth to act on the supernatural prophecies knowing his nature "Is too full o'th'milk of human kindness- and any sympathy the audience may have is directed towards Macbeth rather than his wife. ... Lady Macbeth does not accept her husband's decision to pull out of the murder plot. ... This makes the audience wonder whether Macbeth is the villain or actually the victim and our resentment towards Lady Macbeth increases. ... Lady Macbeth is instrumental in convincing Macbeth to murder Dun...

• Word Count: 1103
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate