When Duncan is in his house at Inverness, Macbeth comes to a decision not to kill Duncan. ... After Macbeth writes home telling of his murderous plans, Lady Macbeth begins talking to evil spirits. Because women often lack the ruthlessness to kill someone, Lady Macbeth asks the spirits to make her male. ...

• Word Count: 888
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

This change in the character of Lady Macbeth is apparent after she reads the letter from Macbeth as she goes and talks to the evil spirits to make herself evil with lines such as "Fill me from the crown to the toe-top full of direst cruelty! ... In our House!" ...

• Word Count: 962
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School