Lady Macbeth
The Transformation of Lady Macbeth:
Ambition, Guilt, and Influence
- Complex female character
- An over ambitious character
- Suffer feeling guilt
- Downfall
- The fourth witch
"When you durst do it, then you
were a man; "
- Pressing his bravery
- Without her
- Macbeth might not have committed the crime.
The Downfall:
From Power to Madness
- Lady Macbeth’s strength
- A shadow character
- Sleepwalking and hallucination
"Out, damned spot! Out, I say!...”
- Her suicide
Conclusion:
Lady Macbeth’s Role in the Tragedy
- Macbeth’s downfall
- A tragic character
Main Themes in Macbeth (with
examples involving Lady Macbeth):
1. Ambition
2. Guilt
3. Power and Control
Symbols in Macbeth (with
connections to Lady Macbeth):
- Blood
Symbol of guilt and violence
- Sleep
Symbol of peace and innocence
- The Dagger
Symbol of murder
All in all, Lady Macbeth’s character reflects the
dangers of unchecked ambition.
Thanks!
Malek Walid