When he states, "she should have died here after Life's but a walking shadow" (5.5.17-28) it is evident that Macbeth is contemplating life and death when he hears the news of Lady Macbeths death and is no more interested. Ultimately, as situations of life change, Macbeth's role as a husband to Lady Macbeth also changes.
Macbeth's role as a leader changes over the course of time as new roles are entitled to him and his desires change. Macbeth starts off as being a loyal and brave leader as he fights for his country and succeeds. As Ross explains; .
"The thane of Cawdor began a dismal conflict:.
Till that Bellona's bride groom, lapp'd in proof, .
Confronted him with self-companies.
Point against point, rebellious arm' gainst arm .
Curbing his lavish spirit: and, to conclude.
The victory fell on us." (1.2.60-66).
In this, one can see that Macbeth shows great bravery and good leadership as he fights for his country and sets an example for other warriors. Later on, as Macbeth becomes king, he begins to loose concern about the people of Scotland and is only in concern about his powers. As Macduff explains, "New widows howl, new orphans cry, new sorrows/ strike heaven on the face, that it resounds/ As if felt with Scotland,"(4.3.5-7), the situation in Scotland is corrupted as the extreme grasping of power beguiles Macbeth from doing his responsibilities as King. One must always have control, as too much of anything can turn out to be a bad thing. When Malcolm talks about Macbeth, "This Tryant, whose sole name blisters our tongues" (4.3.12) stating that Macbeth has become more of a tryant then of a king as he manipulates and deceive others to become king. Macbeth's actions and decisions change his role as a good and respected leader into a power seeking and careless King. .
Macbeth's friendship circle is very limited and with the friends Macbeth has, his attitudes and role as a friend changes significantly.
There are many essays written on the role of the witches in MacBeth. Because the witches are female, it is important to note their role as women, not just witches. ... His transformation is obvious by the end of the play. ... They do not overtly try to corrupt MacBeth, as does Lady MacBeth. Lady MacBeth is a dangerous character because she is intelligent and she can outwardly influence MacBeth. ...
It also alludes to the transformation Macbeth and Lady Macbeth undergo as well when ambition and the desire for power is brought into play. ... Unfortunately, after accepting the title of a former traitor Macbeth struggled to embrace his new role and longed for even more power. ... Macbeth's transformation from hero to villain is slow at first, but then develops rapidly. ... There is no doubt that Lady Macbeth played an enormous role in the egregious actions of her husband. ... As her husband grows more and more violent she begins to regret her role in Macbeth's rise to power. ...
Macbeth now believes he is invincible. ... Macbeth has now made the transformation from a loyal subject of the king to a cold-blooded killer, a change that only he could have prevented. ... The murders of Macduff's family and Banquo by Macbeth were done without Lady Macbeths knowledge. Lady Macbeth or the witches don't feed Macbeths craving for murder and blood. ... A part she did not play a role in. by feeling remorse for crimes her husband carried out Lady Macbeth is revealed as to having a more compassionate side to her, a side that was hidden through the beginning of th...
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," imagery is skillfully used to give readers a deeper look into the true character of Macbeth, and in some instances, the character of Lady Macbeth. ... Macbeth convinces himself to commit the crime, and proceeds to murder the King. ... This passage illustrates that the act of murder has changed Macbeth's character. ... Through imagery, readers are able to witness the complete transformation of Macbeth, from a courageous warrior to a cowardly and evil ruler. Although these symbols and images often go unnoticed as we read through the play or watch as i...
This duality in Lady Macbeth's character plays a huge role in planting the seed for Macbeth's downfall and eventual demise. ... It must act as an additive to fulfill a transformation. ... Lady Macbeth is now in awe of Macbeth, a contrast to when Macbeth was in awe of Lady Macbeth's infanticide analogy. ... Macbeth is now "customarily" psychotic, according to Lady Macbeth. ... Macbeth was unfortunately reliant upon most of what Lady Macbeth said. ...
As Macbeth's character goes through a dramatic transformation, Lady Macbeth also changes, foiling his character. ... Their roles reverse after the murders of Macduff's family as Macbeth has now become the ruthless, heartless, power hungry monster whereas Lady Macbeth is struggling to deal with the murders. This role reversal is another major factor in Lady Macbeth's sudden deterioration. ... The reversal of their roles began when Macbeth independently creates the plan to kill Banquo, and the transformation is completed by the end of the play. ... Macbeth undergoes the opposite ...
Through Lady Macbeth's interactions and statements the reader views her transformation from a sinister being into a remorseful soul. ... Hence, the reader can indicate the instrumental role that Lady Macbeth is going to play in the build up of darkness later on. ... Lady Macbeth states to Macbeth: "O, never shall sun that morrow see!" ... This passage refers to the lack of fulfillment the role of queen posses, and hints that all her actions were meaningless thereby implying remorseful feelings. ... These actions play a central role in the reinforcement of another theme: appearance versus...
Becoming king was Macbeth's ruin. ... In this battle Macbeth is slain. ... Like the witches, Lady Macbeth plays an important role in the murder of King Duncan. ... This why Lady Macbeth only plays a minor role in Macbeth's downfall. ... When Macbeth becomes king she goes mad and her role and control over Macbeth diminishes greatly. ...
Macbeth was not born evil. ... It took the little nudge he gets from his wife, Lady Macbeth, to finally complete his transformation into an evil man. ... The moment Lady Macbeth realized Macbeth's intent to become king, she dedicated herself to helping Macbeth achieve this goal, however evil it may be. ... The witches also play a large role in tempting Macbeth down the path of darkness. ... When Macbeth kills Banquo, it becomes appearent that Macbeth can no longer trust anyone around him. ...
