corruption and power

Lady Macbeth's power and corruption are displayed through her manipulative language and actions

"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under 't" and "When you durst do it, then you were a man"

showcase her ability to twist reality and manipulate Macbeth. showcases Lady Macbeth's manipulative nature, advising Macbeth to appear innocent while plotting a sinister scheme

"I have given suck, and know How tender 'tis to love the babe that milks me: I would, while it was smiling in my face, Have pluck'd my nipple from his boneless gums, And dashed the brains out, had I so sworn as you/ Have sworn to this"

demonstrates Lady Macbeth's chilling ruthlessness and willingness to sacrifice everything for power, even her own maternal instincts

“Their drenchèd natures lies as in a death”

demonstrates that Lady Macbeth is characterizing corruption of power due to the fact that she want's to kill Duncan, therefore she can be queen of cawdor while Macbeth is king

"When you durst do it, then you were a man"

This quote illustrates Lady Macbeth's manipulation of Macbeth's ego, questioning his masculinity to push him towards violence and power