She accuses him of being a coward, telling him to "screw your courage to the sticking-place", persuading Macbeth to murder Duncan and fulfill his destiny to become king. ... " I am in blood/Stepped in so far that, should I wade no more,/ Returning were as tedious to go o"er", Here Macbeth has the opportunity to turn back rather than wade further into a sea of blood that he has already made. However, he knows that to turn back would mean resigning his kingship and his power, something he cannot bring himself to do. ...

• Word Count: 525
• Approx Pages: 2

but screw your courage to the sticking-place, and we"ll not fail." (1.7.59-61) This is the first turning point in Macbeth's character, he has now taken a turn into darkness, which he will never get out of. ... People begin to turn away from Macbeth's power and he continues to go more paranoid and mad due to his sinful deeds. ...

• Word Count: 812
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School