Lady Macbeth

• "Yet do I fear they nature; it is too full of the milk of human kindness" (act 1)


  Metaphor- to suggest that despite his reputation as a brave warrior, Malso has a strong sense of compassion. Which she sees as a flaw.
• "Come to my woman's breasts and take my milk for gall"(Act 1)


  Inverting genderroles. Themes of surcoming to the supernatural.
• "Look like he innocent flower but be like the serpent under't"(Act 1)


  Shows Lady Macbeth's ambition. Metaphor comparing Macbeth's face like a book and being able to read it. Flower connotes something nice and pleasant to look at. This reinforces Lady Macbeth's point about Macbeth treating his guests warmly and with kindness
• " A little water clears us of this deed"


  Sleep walking