Lady Macbeth manipulates and persuades Macbeth to commit regicide. She believes he lacks the courage and ambition for the crown. In her soliloquy, she plans to pour her "spirits" into his ear and challenge his reasons for not killing the king. When Macbeth hesitates, Lady Macbeth mocks his lack of courage. She declares she would commit any act, even killing her own child, if sworn to do so. Lady Macbeth is atypical for the time in her power over her husband and masculine ambition and manipulation, going against social norms.

1. How does Lady Macbeth affect Macbeth’s Choices?

3. Language Analysis - Semantic Field Lady Macbeth’s Soliloquy blood mortal fatal remorse gall murdering knife hell dark These words suggest how Lady Macbeth has quite dark intentions. Think about how this state of mind might have affected Macbeth.