Lady Macbeth Character Profile

Question 1

Lady Macbeth: Ambitious

Answer 1

How — When Macbeth hesitates, she displays enough ambition for the both of them
Quote — “..thy nature … is too full o’th’milk of human kindness” (A1, S5)
Analysis — She is determined to succeed, has a ruthless streak

Question 2

Lady Macbeth: Cunning

Answer 2

How — When Macbeth expresses doubt, she uses every trick she can think of to make sure he carries out Duncan’s murder
Quote — Act 1, Scene 6
Analysis — Exaggerates in “In every point twice done and then done double”

Question 3

Lady Macbeth: Conscience-stricken

Answer 3

How — She cannot bear to think of what she’s done and eventually dies alone
Quote — “Out, damned spot!” (A5, S1)
Analysis — As the guilt-stricken Lady Macbeth sleepwalks, she remembers all the evil things she and her husband have done and tries to wash blood (hallucinating) from her hands