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In Act 5 Scene 1 of the Shakespearean play, the Gentlewoman attendant was the witness to unsettling behavior by her Queen, Lady Macbeth [b. c. 1015]. The Gentlewoman called in a Doctor to be her witness to the odd, nightly doings of her royal mistress. So both the Gentlewoman and the Doctor saw Macbeth's Lady sleepwalk; rub her hands together in a way reminiscent of washing off stains or troubled spots; and lament the bloodied killings of King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040], Macduff's wife, and Banquo.
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Adjectives that describe characters in Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth can be seen as: - Unscrupulous - Machiavellian - Impregnable - Unrelenting - Manipulative
What was the role of lady Macbeth in Macbeth?
She plays the role of planning it, and making sure all runs smoothly.
How does Macbeth react when Banquo is dead?
Macbeth is instantly filled with depression and guilt over what he has done to Banquo and leaves the hall where he is dining with his nobles. Lady Macbeth announces that Macbeth is sick and tells them all to leave but this is only his depression. !
What is the role of blood plays in Macbeth?
Blood is used as a symbol representing guilt. It is seen on the hands of Lady Macbeth in 5.1, on Banquo's ghost and the face of his murderer (Macbeth sees it, though the murderer does not notice - Macbeth feels guilt, he does not) in 3.4, and the dagger that Macbeth sees in 2.1, when Macbeth wrestles with the guilt for the deed he is about to do
Does Lady Macbeth help in Macbeth's downfall?
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.
Adjectives that describe characters in Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth can be seen as: - Unscrupulous - Machiavellian - Impregnable - Unrelenting - Manipulative
What was the role of lady Macbeth in Macbeth?
She plays the role of planning it, and making sure all runs smoothly.
Who is the more forceful character Macbeth or lady Macbeth?
The more dynamic person is Macbeth because in the beginning he is unsure whether or not kill the King or to remain loyal to him. However, he is persuaded by his wife Lady Macbeth, - who by the way is a static character - to kill the King. After he kills the king, Macbeth's ambition does not only drive him to do great things, it spins him out of control and begins to take over him.
Why was lady Macbeth upset that Macbeth left the dinning room to gather his thoughts?
As the King, Macbeth's show of weakness would have been very unorthodox. The fact that he allowed his own court to see him in such a state shows how truly distressed he has become. Lady Macbeth, ever the more ambitious of the two, would have seen her Husband's weakness as yet further proof that he is the lesser of the two of them. She would have believed that his actions caused them both to lose face in the public eye.
Why was Lady Macbeth a good wife?
She provides a foil to Lady Macbeth. Also, because she is such a sympathetic character, we are the more horrified by her pointless murder. This helps reconcile us as an audience to Macduff's killing of Macbeth later. In Shakespeare's day, a good revenge always made for a good play.
How does Shakespeare contrast Macbeth's character with that of lady Macbeth in scenes 5 and 7?
At the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth was seen as a ruthless woman thirsting for power, while her husband was hesitant about murdering the king and stealing the thrown. By the end of the play, the roles of the husband and his wife are reversed. The guilty Macbeth appears heartless, while his ruthless wife becomes for stricken with grief that she takes her own life.
How does Macbeth react when Banquo is dead?
Macbeth is instantly filled with depression and guilt over what he has done to Banquo and leaves the hall where he is dining with his nobles. Lady Macbeth announces that Macbeth is sick and tells them all to leave but this is only his depression. !
What do you think will happen in the play based upon what happens in act 1 scene 5 in Macbeth?
I can't answer because I have seen the play many times and acted in it so I know how it comes out. However, from this scene, especially Lady Macbeth's last line "Leave all the rest to me" and the end of her prayer "that my keen knife see not the wound it makes" you would get the impression that it was her plan to do the stabbing herself, and not browbeat Macbeth into doing it.
What is the role of blood plays in Macbeth?
Blood is used as a symbol representing guilt. It is seen on the hands of Lady Macbeth in 5.1, on Banquo's ghost and the face of his murderer (Macbeth sees it, though the murderer does not notice - Macbeth feels guilt, he does not) in 3.4, and the dagger that Macbeth sees in 2.1, when Macbeth wrestles with the guilt for the deed he is about to do
Does Lady Macbeth help in Macbeth's downfall?
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.
The messenger who warns lady macduff could have been sent by lady Macbeth?
The message that the messenger brings to lay Macbeth is that the King (Duncan) is coming tonight and her reaction to this was that she wished that she had more time to plan out what she was going to do. <3 VLA BLOWS "Thou'rt mad to say it: Is not thy master with him? who, were't so, Would have inform'd for preparation." - Lady Macbeth
What is the setting of the scene in act 4scene 5?
Act 4, Scene 5 of Macbeth is set in Dunsinane, near Macbeth's castle. It takes place during the nighttime as Lady Macbeth is seen sleepwalking and being cared for by a gentlewoman and a doctor. The setting adds to the eerie and haunting atmosphere of the scene.
