Lady Macbeth

• Who are the main characters in Macbeth?

  Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
• What is the key theme of Macbeth's storyline?

  The ambition and eventual downfall of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
• What are the main characteristics of Lady Macbeth?

  • Ambitious and ruthless
  • Cunning and deceptive
  • Conscience-stricken and guilt-ridden
• How does Lady Macbeth influence Macbeth's actions?

  She persuades him to follow through with their plan to murder Duncan
• What does Lady Macbeth mean when she refers to Macbeth as "too full o'th'milk of human kindness"?

  She believes he is too compassionate to seize power ruthlessly
• What does Lady Macbeth's description of ambition as an "illness" suggest?

  She acknowledges that their ambition is morally wrong
• How does Lady Macbeth present herself to Duncan when he visits?

  She flatters him and acts as the ideal supportive wife
• What is the significance of the phrase "In every point twice done and then done double"?

  It emphasizes Lady Macbeth's deceptive nature and her commitment to their plan
• How does Lady Macbeth's character change throughout the play?

  She transitions from ambitious and ruthless to guilt-ridden and unstable
• What does Lady Macbeth mean by "Out, damned spot!"?

  She is trying to wash away the imaginary blood from her hands
• What does Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking reveal about her state of mind?

  It shows her overwhelming guilt and mental instability
• What social and historical context is relevant to Lady Macbeth's character?

  • Women had lower status and few rights in Shakespeare's time
  • Lady Macbeth exhibits ambition and desires that defy traditional gender roles
  • Originally played by a man, emphasizing her masculine qualities
• What does Lady Macbeth's invocation of spirits in Act 1 Scene 5 reveal about her character?

  It shows her desire for power and willingness to embrace evil
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition compare to Macbeth's?

  Lady Macbeth is portrayed as more ambitious and determined than Macbeth
• What does the phrase "fell purpose" signify in Lady Macbeth's character?

  It indicates her single-minded focus on achieving her ambition
• How does Lady Macbeth's character challenge the expectations of women in her society?

  She defies traditional roles by exhibiting ambition and a desire for power
• What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's request to "unsex me here"?

  She wishes to remove her feminine qualities to pursue her ambitions
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition lead to her downfall?

  Her ambition drives her to commit heinous acts, resulting in guilt and madness
• What does Lady Macbeth's final fate suggest about the consequences of unchecked ambition?

  It illustrates that unchecked ambition can lead to guilt, madness, and death