Lady Macbeth

Lady Macbeth can be viewed as an __________ because she drives her husband towards murder despite his protests.

antagonist

Lady Macbeth ultimately becomes broken by __________ and guilt, leading her to take her own life.

grief

Lady Macbeth is the wife of a Thane, which means her husband owns __________ given to him by the king.

land

After receiving a letter from Macbeth about the Witches’ __________, Lady Macbeth is determined for him to become king.

prophecies

Lady Macbeth worries that Macbeth is too __________ and hesitant to commit murder himself.

tame

Lady Macbeth commits to __________ Macbeth until he gives in to her plans.

mocking and tempting

Lady Macbeth's ambition may stem from her own __________ as a woman in society, limiting her career prospects.

limited opportunities

Lady Macbeth's manipulation of __________ is a connection between her and the Witches.

appearances

One of the most significant messages in Macbeth is that appearances cannot be __________ with reality.

trusted

Lady Macbeth appears to use her __________ to persuade Macbeth to act violently.

feminine wiles

She believes they can maintain their deceitful __________ and get away with murder.

masks

Lady Macbeth’s manipulation and deceitful ways symbolize the theme of __________ vs reality.

appearances

Lady Macbeth is ultimately portrayed as a femme fatale, using her __________ to ensnare men.

charm

Lady Macbeth’s ambition is so intense that she seems to __________ the traditional gender expectations of her time.

subvert

Lady Macbeth’s fear of Macbeth’s __________ nature reveals her desperate desire for power.

kind

The archaic references to Lady Macbeth’s unearthly and __________ desires contribute to her characterization as a witch.

supernatural

Lady Macbeth addresses her husband to ensure he appears as the __________ flower while hiding their murderous intentions.

innocent

The quote, 'Look like the time, bear welcome in your eye', stresses function of __________ in the play.

deception

Lady Macbeth wishes to be __________, pouring her spirits into Macbeth's ear, controlling him completely.

unsexed

In Act 2, after Duncan's murder, Lady Macbeth remains __________ while Macbeth panics about their deceit.

calm

The contrast between Macbeth's __________ and Lady Macbeth's coldness portrays her as an invincible villain.

panic

Lady Macbeth’s power dynamics with Macbeth begin to __________ as he becomes more independent in his plans.

shift

During her sleepwalking scene, Lady Macbeth displays signs of __________ and incoherence.

insanity

The phrase ‘a little water clears us of this deed’ is ironic as Lady Macbeth later faces the __________ of her guilt.

consequences

Lady Macbeth’s final moments show the ultimate decay of her __________ and influence in the play.

power

Lady Macbeth's ambition leads her to sacrifice her morality and embrace __________.

evil

The motif of blood in Lady Macbeth's character development symbolizes her __________ for her actions.

guilt

Lady Macbeth can be interpreted as a __________, echoing themes of seduction and danger linked to powerful women.

femme fatale

In Act 3, Lady Macbeth realizes the psychological __________ of their deeds may ruin their ambition.

consequences

Lady Macbeth scolds Macbeth for displaying weakness, highlighting her own desperate need for __________.

control

Lady Macbeth’s initial strength deteriorates into obsession with guilt and __________ as the play progresses.

remorse

The thematic exploration of __________ in Lady Macbeth's character raises questions about femininity in the play.

gender roles

Lady Macbeth’s ambition is depicted through her desire for __________, which ultimately leads to her unraveling.

power

Shakespeare uses Lady Macbeth’s actions to critique societal views on __________ and power.

women

The legacy of Lady Macbeth is often interpreted through her role as a __________ in Macbeth's tragic downfall.

catalyst

The character of Lady Macbeth illustrates the danger of __________ ambition in Shakespeare's works.

unstoppable

Lady Macbeth’s past as a mother complicated her relationship with __________, which she ultimately tries to reject.

motherhood

Lady Macbeth’s tragic flaw lies in her inability to see the __________ of her ambition.

consequences

The disconnect between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth reveals their growing __________ as they lose touch with their original plans.

isolation

Her encouragement of Macbeth to fulfill his ambitions leads to the ultimate __________ of their relationship.

collapse

In the final act, Lady Macbeth is reduced to the state of a __________, losing her sense of identity and power.

specimen

In Act 3, Lady Macbeth admits feeling that their desires have brought them __________ rather than contentment.

doubtful joy

Lady Macbeth's dialogues reveal themes of manipulation, deceit, and the __________ she grapples with throughout the play.

consequences

The use of the term 'fiend-like queen' to describe Lady Macbeth reduces her identity to her __________ in the eyes of others.

villainy

Lady Macbeth’s initial resolve crumbles under the weight of her __________, showing the high cost of ambition.

guilt

Lady Macbeth's character serves as a lens through which the complexities of __________ are explored in the play.

gender dynamics

In the quote, 'Out, damned spot! Out, I say!', Lady Macbeth is expressing her __________ about her guilt.

guilt

In her plea, 'Come, you spirits / That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,' Lady Macbeth desires to reject __________ expectations.

gender

'Look like th' innocent flower, / But be the serpent under't.' This quote illustrates the theme of __________ versus reality.

deception

Lady Macbeth's statement, 'I would, while it was smiling in my face, / Have pluck'd my nipple from his boneless gums,' highlights her __________ to achieve power.

determination

When Lady Macbeth declares, 'All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand,' she acknowledges the __________ of her actions.

irreversible consequences

In the line, 'Methought I heard a voice cry, “Sleep no more! / Macbeth does murder sleep,”' Lady Macbeth's guilt manifests as __________.

paranoia

'When you durst do it, then you were a man' is a line that challenges Macbeth's __________.

masculinity

Lady Macbeth's assertion, 'What’s done is done,' reflects her desire to move past the __________ she's created.

chaos

Her lament, 'Nought's had, all's spent,' signifies the __________ of her ambition and desires.

emptiness

In 'The raven himself is hoarse / That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan,' Lady Macbeth invokes __________ imagery to emphasize death.

dark