... process of committing the murder will be long: the very thought of the deed horrifies him and, in order to succeed, Lady Macbeth will support him and give him the courage to act. He will dare to "do all that may become a man" (I, vii, 46). Now he is strong enough to achieve the deed though his fear accompanies all the way ... would hold him back from obtaining the crown. Macbeth is slightly doubtful of her plot to kill the King, however Lady Macbeth cunningly bombards him with comments that question his courage and by saying that his love is worth nothing if he refuses to go through wit...

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... Macbeth just acting as the side-kick. According to Lady Macbeth, her husband is "too full o'th" milk of human kindness", meaning that he did not have the bravery or courage to do anything rebellious - in this case, commit the regicide of the King. Art not without ambition, but without The illness should attend it." This quote shows that Lady Macbeth ... we should fail?". Lady Macbeth is positive in answering this question, as she is trying to reassure not just Macbeth, but possibly herself as well and says: "But screw your courage to the sticking place, And we"ll not fail." But, even af...

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... for the one thing she knows men have trouble proving: their manhood. When Macbeth does as little as question her plan, she attacks him again, telling him to "screw his courage to the sticking place..." (I, vii, 61) This method was successful in persuading Macbeth to murder the king. This scene shows that Lady Macbeth is very powerful in this relationship. She ... ...

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... the first things Macbeth does, is have Banqou assassinated. It is important to note that he does this independently of his wife; his coronation seems to have given him new courage. Lady Macbeth herself however, is doubtful in her new found power; she is troubled by their present state. But, she does tell Macbeth this, who is already worried, almost to ... ...

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... like the time [...] look like the innocent flower/ But be the serpent under't" (I.v.61-64). When he is still hesitant to act, she simply attacks him where it hurts, his courage and manhood: "Art thou afeard/ To be the same in thine own act and valour,/ As thou art in desire? Wouldst thou have that/ Which thou esteem'st the ornament ... ...

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... the witches are responsible for Macbeth's later actions. Like the witches, Lady Macbeth plays an important role in the murder of King Duncan. Without her, Macbeth wouldn't have had the courage to kill the king in the first place. "We will proceed no further in this business Not cast aside so soon." (Act 1 Scene 7 Page 20) This is Macbeth's firm decision ... ...

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... be relentless. Apparently, her conscience would otherwise not allow her to act. Nonetheless, when Macbeth does as little as question her plan, she attacks him, telling him to "screw [his] courage to the sticking place..." [M] It is clear that Lady Macbeth is as, if not more ambitious than her husband. She wants to succeed through his triumphs. Quite simply, it would ... ...

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