Macbeth Relationship Analysis

A detailed Summary of Macbeth Relationship Analysis

I found the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth very interesting in the play. In Act I they are completely devoted to each other. Love, respect and trust are the contents of their relationship. The trust in the relationship is revealed right at the beginning when Macbeth sends his wife a letter telling her about the witches and the predictions "This have I thought good to deliver to thee, my dearest partner of greatness, that thee mightst not lose the dues of rejoicing by being ignorant of what greatness is promised thee." (I, v, 10-13). The affection between the two is clearly shown when Macbeth salutes his wife with "My dearest love" (I, v, 58) and also on the letter where he says "...my dearest partner of greatness..."

(I, v, 11). The respect comes when Macbeth listens to his wife, which talks about the murder. He respects her opinion and gives her a polite answer "We will speak further." (I, v, 71).

In Act I, ii we see that King Duncan considers Macbeth a brave soldier and good man "O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman!" (King Duncan, I, ii, 24). This can be considered a weakness or, perhaps, strength in the relationship, it depends on the point of view. It is a weakness i

(I, v, 16 & 21). It is strength if we analyze Lady Macbeth's side. She has a very strong nature and knows Macbeth's weak points, therefore manipulating and controlling the relationship. She uses of a great argument in Act I, vii accusing Macbeth for not having the courage to do what he wants "Wouldst thou have that which steem' st the ornament of life, and live a coward in thine own steem, letting "I dare not" wait upon "I would", like the poor cat i' th' adage?" (I, vii, 43-46). Her feelings are so strong that Macbeth gives in completely. She is very ambitious, not only for herself but also for Macbeth "Glamis thou art, and Cawdor, and shalt be what thou art promised." (I, v, 15-16). She has such a determination to get for Macbeth what he wants "Only look up clear. To alter favor ever is to fear. Leave all the rest to me." (I, v, 71-73). Lady Macbeth uses her own strength to supply the courage Macbeth does not have " Make thick my blood; stop th' access and passage to remorse, that no compunctious visiting of nature shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between th' effect and it!" (I, v, 43-47).

"What's more to do which would be planted newly with the time, as calling home our exiled friends abroad that fled the snares of watchful tyranny, producing forth the cruel ministers of this dead butcher and his fiendlike queen-who, as 'tis thought, by self and violent hands took off her life-this, and what needful else that calls upon us, by the grace of Grace we will perform in measure, time and place." (Malcolm, 65-74)

(V, v, 23-28). He is also very strong and brave "I'll fight till from my bones my flesh be hacked. Give me my armor." (V, iv, 32-33). We can see that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's relationship has changed a lot since the beginning of the play and it is basically destroyed. When she dies he doesn

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