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Lady Macbeth plays a major role in the downfall of Macbeth. She was the one that convinced Macbeth to commit the murder of Duncan, believing that power would bring them happiness. This is the first crime that we see in the play that Macbeth has commited. After the murder of Duncan, Macbeth is made king. He has lots of power and he craves to use it, but was never happy, causing his downfall. When Lady Macbeth commits suicide is another key point in Macbeth's downfall because as he has seen so much death and caused pain to so many others he becomes numb to it and no longer cares about anything, and wishes to die himself although he does not consider suicide like Lady Macbeth this is shown when he says "Why should I play the roman fool and die on my own sword?"

Lady Macbeth also plays a major part in the downfall of Macbeth as from the moment when she takes the bloody daggers off Macbeth after he kills Duncan she starts turning mad throughout the whole of the play up until the point when she commits suicide. Lady Macbeth suffers from a guilty conscience during most of the play and starts sleepwalking, imagining that she still has blood and her hands so she tries to wash it off. This is also important in Macbeth's downfall because it emotionally affects him and he himself starts going mad by having dreams and seeing the ghost of Banquo as well as contributing to the suspicion that falls on Macbeth.

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What does Lady Macbeth resolve to do to help Macbeth win the crown?

Lady Macbeth is determined to propel Macbeth to the throne . Lady Macbeth is advised that King Duncan will stay in the castle ;she is determinied to see him killed . When Macbeth returns she urges him to take the opportunity to kill the King. The King and the nobles arrive and Macbeth is emboldened to carry out the murder , but afterwards is filled with horror. Disgusted at his cowardice, Lady Macbeth completes the crime, incriminating the sleeping guards by smearing them with Duncan's blood and planting on them Macbeth's dagger.


Why were doctor and gentlewomen watching Lady Macbeth in Macbeth act 5?

Macbeth was worried about Lady Macbeth because she had begun sleepwalking. Because of this development, he called for the doctor to check on her. The gentlewoman was the woman who attended on Lady Macbeth, and who showed the doctor where she could be found at night. Both watch the sleepwalking scene. Later, the doctor reports his findings to Macbeth. "She is troubled by thick-coming fancies that keep her from her rest." But he tells Macbeth that there is no medical answer for her problem; "Therein the patient must minister to himself."


Do music help cure Lady Macbeth?

Nope. Only death ends her suffering.


How does Lady Macbeth help frame the guards?

In the Shakespearean play, Lady Macbeth [b. c. 1015] undoubtedly managed the household at the Macbeths' home at Inverness Castle. Concurrently, her husband [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] worked as General to the Army of Scotland and as Thane of Glamis. Macbeth received a promotion to the more powerful title of Thane of Cawdor. Then he advanced to King of Scotland while his Lady became Queen.


What was Lady Macbeth's opinion of her husband and what was her plan to help him after reading his letter?

Lady Macbeth [b. c. 1015] thought that her husband was too nice and that he needed a murder to take place in order for his glorious royal plans to be realized. In Act 1 Scene 5 of the Shakespearean play, Macbeth's Lady read his letter about the last-minute decision of King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] to spend the night, and about the witchly predictions of noble and royal career moves for the Macbeths. She feared her husband's preference for the straight and narrow way would delay or even prevent their becoming King and Queen of Scotland. She planned to help him by creating a job that needed to be filled with the current monarch's murder.

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How does lady Macbeths understandings of her husbands character help her to convince him that the murder plot should be carried out?

Lady Macbeth has an understanding that her husband has no manhood and is a cowered. Thinking her husband is a cowered is what helps convince her that the murder plot should be carried out.


What is the meaning of Lady Macbeths opening speech?

Lady Macbeth's opening speech in Act 1, Scene 5 reveals her ambition and desire for power. She asks the spirits to unsex her and fill her with cruelty to help her commit the murderous deeds she desires. This speech sets the tone for her character and foreshadows the role she will play in driving Macbeth to carry out his murderous plans.


Does Lady Macbeth help in Macbeth?

no she is a worthless peice of s h i t


What does Lady Macbeth resolve to do to help Macbeth win the crown?

Lady Macbeth is determined to propel Macbeth to the throne . Lady Macbeth is advised that King Duncan will stay in the castle ;she is determinied to see him killed . When Macbeth returns she urges him to take the opportunity to kill the King. The King and the nobles arrive and Macbeth is emboldened to carry out the murder , but afterwards is filled with horror. Disgusted at his cowardice, Lady Macbeth completes the crime, incriminating the sleeping guards by smearing them with Duncan's blood and planting on them Macbeth's dagger.


Why was the doctor with the gentlewoman in Macbeth?

to observe Lady Macbeth's unusual behavior. your welcome


What does lady Macbeth plan to do the night of king duncans death to help Macbeth kill him?

she gets the guards drunk so that they pass out allowing Macbeth to kill duncan.


Why were doctor and gentlewomen watching Lady Macbeth in Macbeth act 5?

Macbeth was worried about Lady Macbeth because she had begun sleepwalking. Because of this development, he called for the doctor to check on her. The gentlewoman was the woman who attended on Lady Macbeth, and who showed the doctor where she could be found at night. Both watch the sleepwalking scene. Later, the doctor reports his findings to Macbeth. "She is troubled by thick-coming fancies that keep her from her rest." But he tells Macbeth that there is no medical answer for her problem; "Therein the patient must minister to himself."


Do music help cure Lady Macbeth?

Nope. Only death ends her suffering.


Do medicine help cure Lady Macbeth?

Nope. Only death ends her suffering.


Do time help cure Lady Macbeth?

Nope. Only death ends her suffering.


What would Lady Macbeth do as part of the plan to kill the king?

They plan to murder King Duncan. L.Macbeth and Macbeth plan to do this when the king is at their castle. He will be so tired after the long journey (from his castle to Macbeths`) and from the meal he will not notice anything. L.Macbeth plans to make the guards drunk and also give them drugs (so strong it might kill them). When they kill Macbeth then they will blame the guards: she would stain them with blood and place the daggers near them.


How did lady Macbeth help to murder the king?

Lady Macbeth helped murder King Duncan by encouraging and manipulating her husband, Macbeth, to carry out the murder. She devised the plan, provided the logistics, and urged Macbeth to complete the deed. She also drugged the guards to ensure they would be unconscious during the deed.