"To metamorphose ones character through years of experience and age is salutary. To deteriorate ones character through a short period of fast decisions and unsure actions is perilous." Lady Macbeth gives truth to this theory. The impulsive mistakes and power-hungry tactics littered the journey Lady Macbeth paves throughout this play is ultimately her dramatic flaw. She feels overwhelmed by all that is happening, both physically and mentally, and decides to end her own life. The Tragedy of Macbeth, by William Shakespeare illustrates two seemingly ordinary nobles whose lives intertwine in a whirlwind of power, corruption, and the supernatural resulting in their descents. They both, so wrapped up in this greedy world, failed to consider the consequences of their actions and more realistically Macbeth started to succumb to the belief of deeds that he is about to perform is the right thing to do, "I dare do all that may become a man. Who dares do more is none" (Shakespeare 204). La!
             dy Macbeth in particular loses sight of rationality from the play's beginning to end. She creates an image of ruthlessness and believes she can handle the intrusion of unearthly evil in her mind and soul. She presents a seemingly stable foundation of control in which she clutches with an iron fist. As Macbeth becomes less dependent on his wife, she loses more control. She loses control of her husband, but mostly, of herself, proving her vacillating truth. Lady Macbeth's character gradually disintegrates through a false portrayal of unyielding strength, an unsteady control of her husband and shifting involvement with supernatural powers.
             Throughout the duration of play Lady Macbeth's truly decrepit and vulnerable nature is revealed. Lady Macbeth has been the iron fist and authority icon for Macbeth, yet deep down, she never carried such traits to begin with. This duality in Lady Macbeth's character plays a huge role in planting the seed for Macbeth's downfal...