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. ... He sees blood spots on the dagger as it points towards Macbeth's hand. ... 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. ... This is proven throughout the...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

""[1] Lady Macbeth is an ideal example of this type of character. ... 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 have on her and Macbeth himself. ... This is evident when she is heard saying: "Out, damned spot" (V, I, 32) suggesting that she is unable to wash the blood off her hands. ...

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The three witches collude to meet with Macbeth 'upon the heath'. ... Lady Macbeth is absent from the opening scenes of Macbeth; this indicates the position of women in an autocratic patriarchy. ... Macbeth is distraught by the impending murder and when Duncan arrives, it is Lady Macbeth who greets him, prompting the king to question: Where is the Thane of Cawdor?' ... She too loves her husband; her first words to the audience (after reading Macbeth's letter) include her solemn wish that Macbeth will indeed 'be what [he is] promised'. ... Her utter solitude and ...

• Word Count: 1419
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate