Character Study

What to Know About Lady Macbeth’s CharacterWhy does Lady Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most cunning and ambitious villains, ultimately succumb to remorse and guilt? We examine her motives.

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Macbeth Character AnalysisMacbeth is one of Shakespeare's most intense villains. He's a multifaceted character, who is based on a well-known (in Shakespeare's time) earlier iteration.

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Create a mind map for Macbeth by considering the following:

Six characteristics of Macbeth, and quotes that support your understanding of the character
Identify Macbeth's weakness, and three textual examples that support this
Consider Macbeth's main conflict, and how he struggles through this
Find three examples from the play that demonstrate Macbeth's humanity
Find three examples from the play that demonstrate Macbeth is becoming corrupt

Create a mind map for Lady Macbeth by considering the following:

Six characteristics of Lady Macbeth, and quotes that support your understanding of her character.
In what ways does Lady Macbeth conform to traditional gender roles of her time? How does she diverge from them?
Consider Lady Macbeth's main conflict. How does her character develop throughout the play?
Find three examples from the play that demonstrate Lady Macbeth's ruthless actions and her humanity. Use direct quotes.

What is your opinion of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth? Are they truly evil? Explain your answer.

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