Macbeth's straight mind was short lived, as soon as his wife spoke her words of cruel persuasion . . . ... Or art thou but a dagger of the mind, a false creation, proceeding from the heat-oppressed brain?... While Macbeth begins to build himself up in his twisted mind, his wife's guilt tears her apart. ... Her crumbling mind confesses the deeds: "Out, damned spot! ... This shows how weak the Lady has become, her conscious is so clouded that she can't refrain from confessing their murders while she is in her subconscious state. ...

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Because of this modified state of mind Macbeth is in, he ends up committing more evil deeds. He follows through with a plot to kill Banquo without his wife's intervention, which shows the way that Lady Macbeth has corrupted Macbeth's state of mind. ... During these episodes it is evident that there are troubles on her mind because she is trying to wash away the blood signifying guilt, but it will not go away. ... (VI.i.32-37) This displays Lady Macbeth's obviously not sane state of mind before she kills herself. This shame that lurks inside of her is so strong that it is...

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'Tis much he dares; And, to that dauntless temper of his mind, He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour To act in safety. ... It is this vicious cycle which Macbeth has subconsciously created, that makes him go mad. ... However, these predictions find their way into Macbeth's mind and twist his thoughts. ...

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Judging by the plays themes of Scottish monarchy, loyalty to the crown and witchcraft, and it's extensive use of real names and people James I was descended from, "Macbeth- was in part written to please the King, or at least, with the King's approval in mind. ... Shakespeare writes the character of Lady Macbeth in many trenchant ways, because she is quite obviously a strong-willed, determined lady, and her ever-changing state of mind is one of the main focuses of the play. ... We see in act two, scene two Lady Macbeth has been drinking, and yet she is still well within her right mi...

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