Lady Macbeth

• What is the definition of a tragic flaw in literature?

  A tragic flaw, or hamartia, is a character trait in a literary protagonist that ultimately leads to their downfall.
• What is the origin of the concept of tragic flaw?

  The concept of tragic flaw originates from Aristotle's Poetics.
• How does a tragic flaw contribute to a character's reversal of fortune?

  A tragic flaw often leads to a character's downfall, contributing to their reversal of fortune.
• What emotions does a tragic flaw evoke in the audience?

  A tragic flaw evokes both pity and fear in the audience.
• What is an example of a tragic flaw in Shakespeare's works?

  In Shakespeare's "Othello", the titular character's tragic flaw is his jealousy.
• Who is Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth"?

  Lady Macbeth is the wife of the protagonist, Macbeth, and a central character in the play.
• What are some key characteristics of Lady Macbeth?

  Lady Macbeth is ambitious, strong-willed, manipulative, and initially appears stronger than Macbeth.
• What does Lady Macbeth mean when she calls upon spirits to "unsex" her?

  She desires to shed feminine qualities perceived as weak to pursue her ambitions.
• How does Lady Macbeth's ambition serve as a tragic flaw?

  Her ruthless pursuit of power and willingness to discard morality ultimately lead to her downfall.
• What is an example of Lady Macbeth encouraging Macbeth's ambition?

  Lady Macbeth pushes Macbeth to kill King Duncan, saying "Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under it."
• What are some manipulation tactics used by Lady Macbeth?

  Lady Macbeth uses emotional blackmail, questioning masculinity, flattery, and gaslighting.
• How does Lady Macbeth question Macbeth's masculinity?

  She questions his manhood when he hesitates to kill Duncan, saying "When you durst do it, then you were a man."
• How does Lady Macbeth's manipulation affect Macbeth?

  Her manipulation pushes Macbeth towards actions he might not have taken otherwise, setting in motion the tragic events of the play.
• What are the key aspects of Lady Macbeth's guilt and mental deterioration?

  Key aspects include sleepwalking, obsessive hand-washing, hallucinations of blood, and eventual suicide.
• How does Lady Macbeth's guilt manifest in the later parts of the play?

  Her guilt manifests through sleepwalking, obsessive hand-washing, and hallucinations of blood on her hands.
• What does Lady Macbeth's famous line "Out, damned spot!" signify?

  It signifies her guilt-ridden attempts to wash away imaginary blood from her hands.
• What is the outcome of Lady Macbeth's mental deterioration?

  Her mental deterioration ultimately leads to her suicide.