Lady Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most famous and frightening characters. ... Unlike many of the women of her time period, Lady Macbeth acts more dominant and masculine. ... During the time period Shakespeare wrote Macbeth women were uneducated, forced to act submissively, and keep their opinions to themselves (Wilson's).Shakespeare has used several women with powerful roles in his plays. ... Scene 5. lines 43-46). ... By the end of act 5, Lady Macbeth kills herself. ...

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