Motivation and Determination
...s ...his kinsman and his subject... and she knows he will dread holding the knife (1.7.13). Macbeth has doubts and wants to proceed no further in his scandalous deeds. He fears to carry on and wants to go through the night with nothing more than fair dealings. Macbeth does not have the strong-willed heart and compassion of nobility as that of Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth, Art thou afeard to be the same in thine own act and valor, she wants him to be stronger in heart (1.7.40). Macbeth begins to realize that his cowardliness can not get the best of him because he would seem less masculine than even his wife does. Lady Macbeth continuously teases Macbeth about his weaknesses and lack of qualities of a man. She knows the more she pressures him the faster he will become willing. Lady Macbeth wants to take control of the plans of murder. She tells Macbeth, ...you shall put this nights business into my dispatch... (1.6.67). Lady Macbeth wants to the majority of the work done by her. She does not want Macbeth to ruin any of her plans. She thinks he will back out of the things he is told to do. Lady Macbeth drugs the guards ...and used their very daggers... (1.7.76). She wants to cover the scene and make it look as if the guards kill their own King. She knows Macbeth will lose his title as Thane of Cawdor and King if they do not frame the guards. Macbeth begins to hallucinate I have thee not, and yet I see thee still, he is anxious and fears the outcome of his actions. Macbeth shows vulnerable at the thought of death. He wants to fail the task that awaits him. Lady Macbeth will think of him as a child if he comes back with clean hands. Lady Macbeth motivates Macbeth. Macbeth lets his weakness control him many times, although Lady Macbeth stands strong and never goes back on her word. Lady Macbeth stays calm after everything is done and over with though Macbeth still worries. Lady Macbeth confidently thinks that no one will suspect her or Macbeth A little water clears us of this deed (2.3.66). If anyone looks suspicious it will be Macbeth because Lady Macbeth can control her nervousness. Macbeth jumps at the thought of being guilty. At the banquet Macbeth embarrasses Lady Macbeth you...