Characters: Lady Macbeth (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Lady Macbeth's character arc throughout play
Lady Macbeth's character arc throughout play
Tragic descent from powerful manipulator to guilt-ridden madwoman
Lady Macbeth's initial role in Macbeth's actions
Lady Macbeth's initial role in Macbeth's actions
The driving force behind his deeds
What Lady M fears about Macbeth's nature (Act I)
What Lady M fears about Macbeth's nature (Act I)
Too full o' the milk of human kindness
How Lady M manipulates Macbeth
How Lady M manipulates Macbeth
Emasculates him, questions his manhood
Lady M's Act II view on washing away guilt
Lady M's Act II view on washing away guilt
A little water clears us of this deed
Lady Macbeth's state in Act III
Lady Macbeth's state in Act III
Falls into despair and breakdown
Lady Macbeth's condition in Act V
Lady Macbeth's condition in Act V
Descended into madness
Lady M's Act V madness manifestations
Lady M's Act V madness manifestations
Sleepwalking and hallucinations, washing imaginary bloodstains
Lady M's famous quote about bloodstain (Act V)
Lady M's famous quote about bloodstain (Act V)
Out, damned spot! out, I say!
How does Lady Macbeth die?
How does Lady Macbeth die?
Suicide
What Lady M asks spirits to do (Act I, Scene 5)
What Lady M asks spirits to do (Act I, Scene 5)
Unsex her and fill her with cruelty
Lady M's ruthless trait shown in Act II
Lady M's ruthless trait shown in Act II
Unflinching resolve, cold-blooded nature
Lady M's relationship dynamic with Macbeth
Lady M's relationship dynamic with Macbeth
Starts dominant, weakens as he becomes more independent
How Lady M views King Duncan
How Lady M views King Duncan
As an obstacle to Macbeth's rise to power
Quote: 'Nought's had, all's spent...' meaning
Quote: 'Nought's had, all's spent...' meaning
Desire achieved without contentment/satisfaction