... by his wife's poetic persuasion, Macbeth realizes his own "black and deep desires" (I, iv, 48-51). He realizes he wants to be king, but is the same time is resistant to his wife's visions of murder. It's not only the power that drives him to be king, but the sense of security and 'greatness'. These feelings are ... of the words that describe Lady Macbeth. Even though Macbeth was a strong soldier, it wasn't enough to stand up to Lady Macbeth's forceful rhetoric. Her role in the murder becomes so much more superior to that of her husband. Throughout the novel she enlightens us with her dom...

• Word Count: 619
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• Grade Level: High School