... natural herbs and all things physick," she prepares a potion to ensure the chamberlains will sleep through Duncan's murder. After her husband forgets to leave the murder weapon at the scene, Lady Macbeth puts it back. She tidies up after the murder. She bids him wash his hands and change his bloody clothes. On hearing news of the night's murder, she ... in which they have great influence in one and other. In the earlier acts of the play we can see that Lady Macbeth's words mean a lot to her husband, giving the impression that she is definitely the dominant figure in the relationship. Lad...

• Word Count: 1375
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... could not have committed the first few crimes without the help and insistence of his wife. She acts as the fate the witches ... character, and this helps plant the seed of Macbeth's, and her own, eventual downfall. Lady Macbeth receives a letter from Macbeth at the beginning of the play, telling her of his experiences with the "weird sisters". "They met me in the day of success: and I have learned by the perfect'st report, they have more in ... the crown to the toe top-full Of direst cruelty!" Lady Macbeth wants to lose her femininity so she can be cold-blooded and commit murder like a ...

• Word Count: 1636
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... is possible that it is not entirely Macbeth's fault for the evil deeds in the play. In Act II, Scene II Macbeth is patented as a hero, when he defeated Norway in war for his country. 'O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman' Initially, the audience consider Macbeth as a respectable and well-liked character. We do however learn that ... his successor. Macbeth intends to destroy this. Macbeth has a change of heart before he reaches home until his wife persuades him that it can be done safely. Macbeth leaves the banquet that is to be Duncan's last, deciding not to do it. Finally Lady Macbeth que...

• Word Count: 2124
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School