In the play, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth use many elaborate schemes to place Macbeth on the throne. ... Macbeth mirrors Adam; Lady Macbeth mirrors Eve, and the kingship mirrors the forbidden fruit. ... With these words, Lady Macbeth lets the reader know that Macbeth is a kind man. ... Here, Lady Macbeth is saying that Macbeth would be a man if he were to take the King's life. ... Macbeth has finally reached the level of 'manhood' that his wife, Lady Macbeth indoctrinated into his mind. ...

• Word Count: 3108
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Lenox tells Macbeth that his "young remembrance cannot parallel/ A fellow to it" (II.iii.58-59). ... In fact, even Macbeth himself agrees that " "T was a rough night" (II.iii.57). ... This quality of theirs is further demonstrated through the influence that they hold on Macbeth. ... Had the witches never spoken to Macbeth about his future, he and his wife never would have got into their heads the idea that Macbeth may one day be king, and thus would not have murdered Duncan. ... Close to the characters of the witches is that of Lady Macbeth. ...

• Word Count: 2650
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School