How is ladymacbeth like Macbeth?

Answer 1

Emotional blackmail is used in the majority of these texts, it is used to demonstrate how the other characters can be manipulated and persuaded by others through making them feel guilty. His Coy Mistress and Shakespeare Macbeth depict romantic love in ways that are almost exact opposites In To His Coy Mistress, the narrator's impatience threatens to rob the relationship of any sense of romance as he tries to persuade his mistress into his bed with emotional blackmail, this is used by the narrator when he says "Worms shall take that long preserved virginity" the narrator uses this to make the mistress feel un-sympathised. It is also used in the play Macbeth by Lady Macbeth as she goes on to question Macbeth's manhood when she challenges him mentally and says " When you durst do it, then you were a man" she is beginning to tamper with his male persona and make him feel less manly. This is what happens in the play and to His Coy Mistress, as they feel less manly more Emotional blackmail is used.

Answer 2

Lady Macbeth is ambitious, manipulative, and ruthless like Macbeth. Both characters are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve power and are ultimately driven by their own desires for success and recognition. However, Lady Macbeth is often portrayed as more calculating and decisive in her actions compared to Macbeth, who struggles with his conscience and inner conflicts.

Answer 3

If the Phaeton referred to is the one in Ovid, then there is a certain similarity in the structure of the story. Phaeton assumes the power and responsibilities of a god, but is unequal to the task and causes so much destruction that he himself has to be destroyed. Macbeth assumes the power and responsibilities of a king but does such a bad job that he has to be destroyed. In such a parallel Duncan corresponds to Phoebus and Malcolm to Jove. It is, however a very loose parallel. Chaos ensues not because Macbeth is incompetent as Phaeton is, but rather from the guilt flowing from the way in which he assumed the position which erodes and destroys that competence. Had Macbeth become king "without my stir", he probably would have been a fine king, a better one than Duncan even since he knows how to find the mind's construction in the face.

Answer 4

Well, they are both Scottish and of noble family. In terms of personality, they contrast with each other rather than appear the same.