Macbeth Lady Macbeth

• What phrase does Macbeth use to refer to his wife in the quote "My dearest partner of greatness"?

  My dearest partner of greatness
• What does the term 'greatness' express in Macbeth's quote about his wife?

  It expresses his depth of feeling for her
• What does the phrase "too full of the milk of human kindness" imply about Macbeth?

  It implies that he is too compassionate to commit regicide
• How does the use of 'milk' in the phrase "milk of human kindness" contribute to its meaning?

  'Milk' is associated with purity and innocence, enhancing the description of Macbeth's character
• What does the euphemism in "nearest way" refer to in the context of the text?

  It refers to the act of regicide
• What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Pour my spirits in thine ear"?

  She expresses her scheming nature and desire to influence Macbeth
• How does the term 'spirits' relate to Lady Macbeth's character?

  'Spirits' links to poison, indicating her desire to corrupt Macbeth's nature
• What does Lady Macbeth call upon when she says "come you spirits, that tend on mortal thoughts"?

  She calls upon the evilness of the supernatural
• How does Lady Macbeth's view of femininity affect her character?

  She sees her femininity as a weakness that needs removing
• What does Lady Macbeth wish to achieve by calling upon the spirits?

  She wishes to become ruthless