The Source of the Downfall
MacBeth reveals one of Shakespeare's most fearsome women. Lady MacBeth is an ambitious woman striving for power and who will stop at nothing. Her character, which unveils throughout the play of an evil minded individual, is the opposite of how women were seen. The combination of evil and desire for the crown produce a terrible mixture that will have a major impact on the story's plot. MacBeth similarly to Lady MacBeth has a desire to gain great power. With Lady MacBeth's influence on MacBeth's decision making, this leads MacBeth to murder Duncan. Her evil and comforting will be the sources that will lead him to his downfall. First Lady MacBeth persuades MacBeth that only murder will lead to the throne. Second she is able to comfort MacBeth when he feels guilty, which only makes him continue his evil doings. Lady MacBeth convinces MacBeth that to reach the throne the answer is murder. Her evil character is brought out from the beginning. We first get a sense when she receives the letter from MacBeth explaining his encounter with the witches who professed that he was to become king of Sco
This downfall due primarily to those murders he had committed. MacBeth although constantly being told what to do, is conscious of the severity of the act of regicide. Also her talent to comfort MacBeth and make him feel guiltless of his acts lead him to carry on his doings, which in conclusion bring him to his death. Those evil intentions are apparent when she says:Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear,And chastise with the valour of my tongue All that impedes thee from the golden roundWhich fate and metaphysical aid doth seemTo have thee crown'd withal. 22-27) Before MacBeth murder's Duncan, we feel he is uncertain about committing this act. You can see how she tries to comfort him so he can forget any guilt he might have because of this deed. MacBeth stares at his hand which are covered in blood and says:What hands are here? Ha! they pluck out mine eyes. He recognizes that, "Bloody instructions, which being taught return / To plague th'inventor" (I.
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