Lady Macbeth

• Who is Lady Macbeth in relation to Macbeth?

  She is his wife.
• How can Lady Macbeth be viewed in the context of her relationship with Macbeth?

  She can be viewed as an antagonist or a tragic heroine.
• What does it mean for Lady Macbeth to be a tragic heroine?

  It means she starts in a position of glory but falls from grace due to her own errors.
• What is Lady Macbeth's social status?

  She is the wife of a Thane.
• Why can't Lady Macbeth possess land herself?

  Because women had no legal rights to own land in her society.
• What is Lady Macbeth's emotional state after Duncan's murder?

  She grows more anxious and blunt.
• What motivates Lady Macbeth to push Macbeth towards murder?

  She believes it is her role as a supportive wife and has her own ambitions.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition relate to her gender role in society?

  Her ambition is limited by her gender, so she seeks power through Macbeth.
• What does Lady Macbeth want to compensate for by becoming queen?

  She wants to compensate for her lost children.
• What is one of Shakespeare's messages regarding appearances in 'Macbeth'?

  Nothing is as it seems; appearances cannot be trusted.
• How does Lady Macbeth manipulate others in the play?

  She uses deceit and relies on others' prejudices to achieve her goals.
• What does Lady Macbeth tell Macbeth to do to maintain their deceit?

  She tells him to put on a facade for others.
• How does Lady Macbeth's manipulation relate to the Witches in the play?

  Both Lady Macbeth and the Witches exploit appearances and manipulate others.
• What does Shakespeare allow the audience to know about Lady Macbeth's character?

  The audience knows her true plots and motivations through her soliloquies.
• How does Lady Macbeth's sense of self change throughout the play?

  Her sense of self deteriorates due to suffering and guilt.
• What is a common archetype for female characters in literature known as?

  Femme Fatale.
• What traits are commonly associated with a femme fatale?

  Heightened sexuality and rejection of motherhood.
• How does Lady Macbeth embody the traits of a femme fatale?

  She uses her charm to manipulate Macbeth and achieve her goals.
• What does Shakespeare suggest about female ambition through Lady Macbeth's character?

  He suggests that unrestrained female ambition can be dangerous.
• What is the theme of 'The Fall' in literature?

  It refers to a character descending from a higher to a lower state due to loss of innocence.
• Who is a famous example of a character associated with 'The Fall'?

  Eve from the story of the Garden of Eden.
• What parallels exist between Lady Macbeth and Eve from the Garden of Eden?

  Both are seen as responsible for the downfall of their respective partners.
• What does Arthurian Legend refer to?

  The legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
• How does Lady Macbeth's role compare to Morgan le Fay in Arthurian Legend?

  Both are lovers of the main hero but also contribute to their downfall.
• What was the role of women in the Jacobean Era?

  Women had no legal rights and were expected to marry and have children.
• How does Lady Macbeth cope with the societal expectations of women?

  She takes on a dominant role in her marriage and rejects motherhood.
• What does Lady Macbeth wish to banish from her body?

  She wishes to banish her reproductive organs.
• What does Lady Macbeth's character suggest about gender nonconformity?

  It suggests that gender nonconformity can be dangerous.
• How does Lady Macbeth influence Macbeth's perception of masculinity?

  She criticizes his manhood and associates masculinity with violence.
• What is one characteristic of Lady Macbeth that makes her unconventional?

  She has multiple soliloquies.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition manifest in her actions?

  She pursues Macbeth's kingship without hesitation.
• What does Lady Macbeth's character reveal about the dangers of female power?


  It suggests that giving women power can be seen as dangerous and unnatural.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition differ from Macbeth's?

  Her ambition is more intense and violent than his.
• What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's call to evil spirits?

  It highlights her willingness to abandon morality for power.
• How does Lady Macbeth's character contribute to the theme of ambition in 'Macbeth'?

  She embodies the dangers of unchecked ambition and its consequences.
• What is one of Lady Macbeth's key characteristics?

  She is ambitious.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition affect her relationship with Macbeth?

  It drives her to manipulate him into committing murder.
• What does Lady Macbeth's character reveal about the societal expectations of women in her time?

  It reveals the limitations placed on women and their roles in society.
• How does Lady Macbeth's rejection of motherhood impact her character?

  It complicates her identity and ambitions.
• What is the relationship between Lady Macbeth's ambition and her eventual downfall?

  Her ambition leads her to commit heinous acts, resulting in her guilt and madness.