LM- Link to key themes

• Violence- Lady Macbeth’s ambitions defied Jacobean norms where women were confined to maternal roles. Unconventional and marked by a ruthless thirst for power, her desires departed from societal expectations, reflecting a relentless pursuit of invincible and violent authority.
• Supernatural- Her relentless desire for absolute power drives her to call on supernatural forces in her quest. She recognises that such an ambitious and malevolent vision can only be achieved with the aid of dark and otherworldly powers.
• Appearance vs reality- Lady Macbeth’s aspirations and ambitions for cruelty and ruthlessness contradict her outward demeanour. Despite her feminine and delicate appearance, she internally has the traits of a tyrannical and merciless figure. This juxtaposition between her appearance vs her reality enhances the effectiveness of her duplicity.
• Gender- Recognising that her aspirations for tyranny require a detachment from femininity and the accompanying emotions, LM seeks to rid herself of these elements to pave the way for her ruthless ambitions.