Lady Macbeth
This character is…
Manipulative,ambitious and later overwhelmed with guilt
Key Quotes:
1. Act 1,Sc5:‘‘Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts,unsex me
here’’
Analysis:Imperative sentences ( commanding the supernatural to make her
a man)
● This conveys that she is a very demanding and dominating figure
going against society's view on women rather than being more
submissive
● Context- Jacobean audiences saw Lady Macbeth as the “fourth
witch” since she’s involving herself with the supernatural
Theme: Quote links to ambition and the supernatural
2. Act 1,Sc 5: “look like th’ innocent flower but be the serpent under it’’
Analysis:
● Juxtaposition of “flower” to show how manipulative Lady Macbeth is
to Macbeth as she is encouraging him in being - fragile femininity
look loyal but deceive everyone and use this to gain more power.
Theme: Appearance Vs Reality-Divine Right of Kings going against the God
given right
3. Act 1,Sc7:“Dash’d the brains out’’
Analysis:
● Used as a tactic of manipulation by Lady Macbeth to convince
Macbeth in committing regicide
Theme:masculinity how it is contorted by lady Macbeth’s actions.
● Atypical character yearns for male characteristics wants to
take charge and have more power
● Removing herself with any associations to femininity as it does
not give her and power
This character is…
Manipulative,ambitious and later overwhelmed with guilt
Key Quotes:
1. Act 1,Sc5:‘‘Come you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts,unsex me
here’’
Analysis:Imperative sentences ( commanding the supernatural to make her
a man)
● This conveys that she is a very demanding and dominating figure
going against society's view on women rather than being more
submissive
● Context- Jacobean audiences saw Lady Macbeth as the “fourth
witch” since she’s involving herself with the supernatural
Theme: Quote links to ambition and the supernatural
2. Act 1,Sc 5: “look like th’ innocent flower but be the serpent under it’’
Analysis:
● Juxtaposition of “flower” to show how manipulative Lady Macbeth is
to Macbeth as she is encouraging him in being - fragile femininity
look loyal but deceive everyone and use this to gain more power.
Theme: Appearance Vs Reality-Divine Right of Kings going against the God
given right
3. Act 1,Sc7:“Dash’d the brains out’’
Analysis:
● Used as a tactic of manipulation by Lady Macbeth to convince
Macbeth in committing regicide
Theme:masculinity how it is contorted by lady Macbeth’s actions.
● Atypical character yearns for male characteristics wants to
take charge and have more power
● Removing herself with any associations to femininity as it does
not give her and power
