Macbeth, however, is not a tragedy because we can neither love Macbeth nor believe that he comes to any recognition of his own responsibility for his own downfall. ... Macbeth knows that his "play,"" or his life, is nearing its end. ... Lady Macbeth encouraged Macbeth to commit the murder not only because she wanted to be queen, but she wanted to see her husband fulfill his wishes so he, too, would be happy. ... As the play progresses, a character change is noticeable in both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. ... By the time Macduff confronts Macbeth, Macbeth knows that his cause is lost, but ...

• Word Count: 1270
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

William Shakespeare cleverly keeps the sympathy towards Macbeth by describing Macbeth's hesitancy to kill King Duncan, how delusional and crazy he becomes after the murder of the king and Banquo, and his reaction to Lady Macbeth's suicide. ... Macbeth has to be clamed down by Lady Macbeth in front of all the Scottish lords. ... Lady Macbeth's gentlewoman who is constantly watching over her has seen Lady Macbeth relive the same horrible memories over and over again. Lady Macbeth's guilt eventually is what drives her to insanity and right before the battle between Macduff a...

• Word Count: 707
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Changes in the Characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Over the course of the play Macbeth and Lady Macbeth significantly change with respect to their characters and their personalities. ... Lady Macbeth's strong power is used to effortlessly persuade her weak husband. ... Macbeth's character is physically strong and mentally weak, and it is this weakness that instigates the downfall and change of Macbeth, whereas Lady Macbeth seems to be quite the opposite of her husband. ... Lady Macbeth remains in control as the play continues and is able to control crises well, which is exem...

• Word Count: 389
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Macbeth throughout the play murders several people, these murders are motivated mainly by two things: Macbeth himself, who he is and what he implies, and Lady Macbeth, who manipulates Macbeth's weak personality to accomplish the assassinations. ... When King Duncan names Macbeth Thane of Cawdor showing gratitude for everything he had done, Macbeth begins to become a nemesis, yearning to be more than just the Thane of Crawdor. ... When Macbeth kills the king he is giving his soul, his life, to evil. ... The interest of Macbeth in being safe with his secret, the murder, also takes him to mu...

• Word Count: 616
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate