Macbeth

             Perhaps the biggest setback for Macbeth on his quest for glory, is the fact that he is human. No completely human man could complete the deeds that he did without it playing havoc on his mind. Coupled with the influence of Lady Macbeth, he is put in a very dangerous situation.
             "Unsex me here..."(M. pg.48) was Lady Macbeth's way of asking for the strength to have no emotion and show no remorse. Macbeth seems to be much surer of himself. He seems to be strong and brave going into the plot to murder King Duncan. But, how strong is he? He seems to be strongly influenced by Lady Macbeth who tells him to "Look like th' innocent flower, but be the serpent under it." (M. Pg. 78) He is able to be the "serpent" however his snake like ways landed him in an emotional hell. He trusted the word of the witches and was influenced by Lady Macbeth. If he is so week as to put all his trust in these outside forces then he will certainly not be able to perform such a grueling task without having some sort of conflict. In his case a conflict that will eventually cause his death.
             As soon as Macbeth has completed his deed he is immediately consumed by his week mind. Macbeth is broken down and confused yelling "Wake Duncan with thy knocking. I would thou couldst." (M. Pg.61) At this point Macbeth has lost all the strength and courage that helped him commit murder has been lost. Now it is Lady Macbeth who is strong and is showing no remorse. She feels that "A little water clears us of this deed."(M. pg.59) She obviously has taken command in the relationship and for the rest of her existence is dedicated to taking care of Macbeth. "Be not lost so poorly in your thoughts."(M.Pg.61) She says.
             As strong as she was Lady Macbeth's conscience got the best of her. As did Macbeth she went a little crazy and saw hallucinations.
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