"Lady Macbeth is often regarded as the epitome of evil. ... At this stage in the play, the audience feels somewhat intimidated and frightened of Lady Macbeth's domineering presence. ... At the start of the play Lady Macbeth is stronger in will than her husband is, but as the play progresses they exchange roles with Macbeth excluding his wife in pivotal decisions such as the murdering of the Macduff family and of Banquo saying "Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck."" ... Ironically, towards the end of the play, Lady Macbeth becomes obsessed with imaginary blood all over her hands th...

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