lady macbeth

• How can Lady Macbeth be viewed in relation to her husband, Macbeth?

  She can be viewed as an antagonist driving him towards murder.
• What does Lady Macbeth's speech at the beginning of the play reveal about her character?

  It is filled with deceit, treachery, and omens of death.
• What empowers Lady Macbeth in her pursuit of the crown?

  The prospect of being queen and controlling fate empowers her.
• How does Lady Macbeth view violence in relation to her ambitions?

  She sees violence and cruelty as means to achieve her goals.
• What extreme act does Lady Macbeth vow to perform as a sign of loyalty to Macbeth?

  She vows to smash a baby's head open.
• What does Lady Macbeth's lack of concern for moral consequences indicate about her character?

  It shows her bloodlust and selfish persistence.
• What is Lady Macbeth's social status in relation to land ownership?

  She cannot possess land herself but lives in luxury.
• What is one of Shakespeare's messages in 'Macbeth' regarding appearances?

  Nothing is as it seems; appearances cannot be trusted.
• How does Lady Macbeth manipulate the perceptions of male characters?

  She exploits their prejudices and assumptions about women.
• What does Lady Macbeth instruct Macbeth to do in public?

  She tells him to put on a facade for others.
• What happens to Lady Macbeth's confidence after Duncan's murder?

  She loses a lot of her confidence and becomes paranoid.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition compare to Macbeth's?

  Her ambition is more intense and violent than Macbeth's.
• What does Lady Macbeth admit about her feelings towards Duncan's corpse?

  She cannot bear to look at it because he resembles her father.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition change after the murder?

  Her ambition disappears, and she becomes paranoid.
• What literary technique does Lady Macbeth use while persuading Macbeth?

  She speaks in rhyming couplets.
• How does Lady Macbeth's manipulation relate to the Witches in the play?

  Her manipulation imitates the Witches' spells and trickery.
• What does Lady Macbeth's subversion of femininity imply in Jacobean times?

  It was seen as evidence that she was a witch.
• How does Shakespeare portray Lady Macbeth's power?

  Her power is implied to be linked to the supernatural.
• What is the ultimate consequence of Lady Macbeth's guilt and remorse?

  It leads to her death by suicide.
• How does Shakespeare suggest guilt affects Lady Macbeth?

  It is portrayed as the most destructive consequence of her actions.
• What are the common traits of a femme fatale in literature and art?

  • Mysterious and seductive
  • Uses charm to ensnare men
  • Leads men into dangerous situations
  • Heightened sexuality
  • Rejection of motherhood
• How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's ambitions affect their relationship?

  • Both are ambitious and power-hungry
  • Their marriage involves plotting and conspiring
  • They become weakened by guilt and paranoia
  • They isolate themselves from each other
  • Power dynamic shifts from Lady Macbeth to Macbeth
• What is a key quote from Lady Macbeth regarding Macbeth's nature?

  “It is too full o’th’milk of human kindness.”
• What does Lady Macbeth's fear of Macbeth's kindness imply about her character?

  It suggests she views morality as a threat to her ambitions.
• How does Lady Macbeth's view of Macbeth's nature reflect on her own ambitions?

  She believes his kindness will hinder their plans for power.
• What metaphor does Lady Macbeth use to describe kindness?

  She refers to it as “milk of human kindness.”
• What does Lady Macbeth's reference to “milk” imply about Macbeth's character?

  It suggests he may be mentally unbalanced or ill.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition manifest in her actions?

  She pursues the promise of Macbeth's kingship without hesitation.
• What does Lady Macbeth's desire to be “unsexed” signify?

  It signifies her wish to rid herself of feminine weakness.
• What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's admission about Duncan's resemblance to her father?

  It highlights her internal conflict and humanity.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition change after Duncan's murder?

  She becomes paranoid and loses her ambition.
• What does Lady Macbeth's manipulation of Macbeth reveal about her character?

  It shows her command of rhetoric and ability to deceive.
• How does Lady Macbeth's relationship with appearance and reality compare to the Witches'?

  Both manipulate reality through deceit and facade.
• What does Lady Macbeth's ambition suggest about her character in the context of Jacobean society?

  It challenges traditional gender roles and expectations.
• How does guilt manifest in Lady Macbeth's character throughout the play?

  It leads to her insanity and eventual death.
• What is the ultimate fate of Lady Macbeth due to her guilt?

  She dies by suicide.
• How does Shakespeare portray the consequences of ambition in Lady Macbeth's character?

  He suggests that ambition leads to destructive guilt and regret.
• What does Lady Macbeth's character represent in the context of the play?

  She represents the destructive nature of unchecked ambition.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition affect her relationship with Macbeth?

  It initially gives her power but eventually leads to their isolation.
• What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's role as the 'creator of evil' in the play?

  It highlights her influence in initiating the tragic events.