""[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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