Atlantis 2

            
             In the play Macbeth, Macbeth himself portrays many different roles. Though he has many traits throughout these different roles, it is believed that the most critical role he plays is that of a devoted, loving husband. However, these traits fade as the play progresses.
             Throughout the course of the play, it seems that Macbeth's feelings for his wife almost change. For example, in the beginning Macbeth shares everything with his beloved wife, and nothing is kept from her, as we see in the letter he sends her in Act 1, scene 5. When he returns to her, they openly express their love for one another even though devious plans are brewing. When Macbeth does not want to go through with killing Duncan, it angers Lady Macbeth, although she still shows signs of love for her husband, she did not consider him a man until the killing of the King was done. After Macbeth and Lady Macbeth become King and Queen, no longer are they so open with one another. We know this by Macbeth's plot to kill his former friend and comrade, Banquo, though Lady Macbeth has no idea of this. Perhaps the most chilling sign of love lost between these two is when Macbeth hears of his "beloved" wife's death in Act 5, scene 5. He Quotes, "She should have died hereafter;" more or less stating that, "she would have died sooner or later." .
             True, Macbeth can be described as a fearless warrior and a noble King, maybe even a loving and devoted husband in the beginning, but it can be said that Macbeth's feelings for his wife change throughout the play, from open and caring to devious and black-hearted.