![]() ![]() Scottish Lords discuss the military situation She refuses to be in the dark, that’s when the thoughts and images can come back to haunt her. It is stated that Lady Macbeth demands to sleep with a candle at all times. ![]() She reflects on her evil thinking about Duncan, and states “Who would have thought the old ma to have so much blood in him.” Blood plagues her mind. “Out damned spot! Out, I say!” is what she says thinking that there is blood on her hands, and maybe not physical blood, but she is filled with guilt for the murders she committed. This because sleepwalking was seen as a cursed and paranormal act back in the times this play was written.īlood: Blood is used to show the guilt Lady Macbeth is living with. The doctor speaks of unnatural troubles and paranormal acts. Nature representing how the moral order turned upside down: Where is she now?- What, will these hands ne’er be clean?” P 180 After this scene she comes to her demise at her own hands as the guilt, and confusion destroy her. She cries in horror “Out damned spot! Out, I say! – Hell is murky!” Then she continues to go on in hellish horror “ The thane of Fife had a wife. She feels guilt for all of the murder that happened, even though there is no actual blood on her hands she keeps scrubbing, but she can’t wash away guilt. Lady Macbeth was crushed by not knowing the evil her husband was doing. There was honestly and love, he referred to her as his “dearest partner of greatness.” That’s a beautiful title and demonstrates a trusting relationship. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth shared a beautiful and passionate relationship, one with a respect that was quite rare for the time. The moment that she finds out about the murder of Macduff’s wife and children, and that of Banquo, she collapses. ![]() Lady Macbeth: This is the moment we see all of the fears and conscience finally catch up to Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, acting out washing her hands ![]()
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