What did Macbeth do to lady Macbeth?

Answer 1

Lady Macbeth uses her sexuality to influence Macbeth in many scenes, but particularly Act 1 Scene V and Act 1 Scene VII. Many directors will direct the actress playing Lady Macbeth to play these scenes in Macbeth's arms with her body pressed against his to show that she is using her sexual power to influence him. This might also be effective in parts of the Banquet Scene.

Answer 2

Much of what Macbeth does to Lady Macbeth depends on the director's choices as to how the roles are to be played. The text seems to best support an interpretation where Macbeth maintains an affectionate relationship with his wife to the end. His employment of a doctor to help her is sincere and when she dies, life loses all meaning for him and becomes a "walking shadow". But an interpretation where his paranoia drives him to believe that she is untrustworthy and to kill her is not impossible. What is for sure is that Macbeth has disappointed his highly ambitious wife who expected that when he became king he would continued to be ruled by her so that she could be the power behind the throne. Unfortunately for her, the process of becoming king also makes him independent of her.

Answer 3

Macbeth manipulated and deceived Lady Macbeth in his quest for power, leading her to become a willing accomplice in his murderous schemes. He pressured her to help him carry out his plans and ultimately drove her to madness and guilt after their reign of terror.