Act 1

• Ambition: Upon learning about the witches' prophecy that Macbeth will become king, she immediately begins to plot how to make this happen, showing her ruthless ambition.
• Manipulation: Lady Macbeth questions Macbeth's masculinity and resolve, pushing him to commit regicide to fulfill the prophecy. She believes that he is too kind and has "too much of the milk of human kindness."
• Pragmatism: She is pragmatic and cold, demonstrating a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve power, including murder. She famously calls on the spirits to "unsex" her, asking to be stripped of her feminine qualities so she can commit heinous acts.
• Role Reversal: Lady Macbeth challenges traditional gender roles of the time by taking on a dominant role in their relationship, driving the plot forward while Macbeth hesitates.