Lady MacBeth

... and heartfelt speech, that combined with Lady Macbeth swooning and starting to faint, it is enough to convince the others of their innocence at least for the moment. The murder also frightens Duncanīs sons; they fear that they might be next; this is probably true, since in order for Macbeth to have a good chance to become King, both of them must be killed. So they flee, and this puts them under suspicion. It could be reasoned that they might have killed their father in order to quicken their ascension to the throne. Again, all of which are complete lies. Such harmonious cooperation when under pressure shows that Lady and Lord Macbeth do indeed work well together, and have an excellent relationship.

Between Act 2 and 3, Macbeth is crowned King, and one of the first things Macbeth does, is have Banqou assassinated. It is important to note that he does this independently of his wife; his coronation seems to have given him new courage. Lady Macbeth herself however, is doubtful in her new found power; she is troubled by their present state. But, she does tell Macbeth this, who is already worried, almost to the point of suicide by his speech. Instead she comforts him again, advising him not to brood on the past. But he is still deeply concerned. He tells his wife of his plan to kill Banquo, and for a change she asks him what to do. He tells to do as she has told him; to put on a false face, and pretend nothing has happened. Macbeth does however, suggest his discontent about his deceitfulness, but recognises its necessity. This switching of roles due to Macbethīs increased confidence and Lady Macbethīs lack of is perhaps quite important. It shows that their relationship is changing.

At the banquet, Macbeth talks with one of the murderers, and listens to his report on how successful the assassination was. Throughout their conversation, Macbeth; does not mention the word murder; perhaps a sign that his mind is already denying the existence of h ...