Ambition & Manipulation
Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to hide his murderous intent by looking like an innocent flower, but being this ultimate original manipulator underneath.
A serpent
To eliminate her feminine “weaknesses” in order to be an accomplice to Macbeth’s crimes, Lady Macbeth asks dark spirits to perform this supernatural act.
To “unsex” her
Lady Macbeth’s guilt paralyzes her to commit this act, leading to her tragic fate.
Suicide
Lady Macbeth emasculates her husband by calling his this insult, defined as “a person who lacks courage and avoids difficult situations due to excessive fear.”
A coward
Lady Macbeth shows ultimate ruthlessness as she does not partake in the murder itself, but frames the guards by planting these items in King Duncan’s chamber.
Bloody daggers
Lady Macbeth’s downfall is caused by her immense guilt. She feels that this substance will never wash off her hands.
Blood
Lady Macbeth claims her hands are the same colour as Macbeth, but shames his fear as he wears a heart of this colour.
White
Lady Macbeth rejects maternal instincts saying that she would rather smash the brains out of this innocent being than break a promise to Macbeth.
Her nursing baby
While sleepwalking, Lady Macbeth says that all the perfumes of this place will not cover the smell of the blood figuratively on her hands.
Arabia
Lady Macbeth claims power over Macbeth by stating she will pour these into thine ear.
Her spirits
Lady Macbeth ridicules Macbeth’s compassion by claiming he is full of this milk.
Human kindness
While sleepwalking, Lady Macbeth frantically washes the imaginary stains on her hands, saying her infamous quote calling for what to go out.
“Out damned spot, out, I say!”