Lady macbeth

• “yet i do fear thy nature, It is too full o’th’milk of human kindness“- act 1 scene 5 by lady macbeth
• “that i may pour my spirits in thine ear”- act 1 scene 5 by lady Macbeth
• “come to my women’s breast and take my milk for gall, you murdering ministers“- act 1 scene 5

  “come” is a command word showing her dominant and authoritative nature. “Take my milk for gall” metaphorically representing a transformation from nurturing to bitterness. Emphasises LM’s willingness to strip her femininity for a deeper sense of ruthlessness and cruelty.
• "look like the innocent flower but be the serpent under't" - Act 1 Scene 5
• 'unsex me here' - Act 1 Scene 5
• "Come you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here And fill me from the crown to the toe top full Of direst cruelty!" -Lady Macbeth Act 1 Scene 5
• “ a little water clears us of this dead“- act 2 scene 2

  the use of the word “little“ highlights just how insignificant murder is to LM. she refers to “us“ which shows she sees herself as equal to her husband. She has to become more ruthless as Macbeth’s courage begins to fade, she believes she can simply wash away any sense of guilt for the murders.
• "Out damned spot! Out I say!" -Act 5 scene 1

  The repetition of the command “out” shows her desperation to rid herself of her guilt. The exclamative reveals her panicked state and desperation to get rid of this blood.”spot” is a symbol of a blood stain from king Duncans murder. The spot represents her inescapable guilt that has completely consumed her.
• “ i would, while it was smiling in my face, have plucked my nipple from his boneless gums, and dashed the brains out“ act 1 scene 7
• “ sleek o’er your rugged looks. Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight“ act 3 scene 2

  -the juxtaposition of “ rugged” and “jovial” links to the two faced nature of Macbeths behaviour

  -Macbeth is beginning to lose his mind and lady Macbeth understands that as long as he looks in control, power will remain in their hands.

  -appearance vs reality