Looking closely at Act 1 scene 5 and Act 5 scene 1, describe how lady Macbeth changes in the play. Using the two scenes explain how the two scenes explain how you would show this transformation to an audience. You should consider:

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Graham Weston 11p.

GCSE Shakespeare (Macbeth).

Title: looking closely at Act 1 scene 5 and Act 5 scene 1, describe how lady Macbeth changes in the play. Using the two scenes explain how the two scenes explain how you would show this transformation to an audience. You should consider:

* Lady Macbeth`s attitude to evil and her influence on Macbeth.

* How you would present Lady Macbeth to the audience and what their reaction would be.

* Your own personal response to Lady Macbeth.

Macbeth is a play that deals with important issues in the English society at the eerier the play was written. The play is a tale of witchcraft and treason and was written in 1606 by the world renowned William Shakespeare. The play is set in Scotland in the 15th century. Macbeth is the main character in this mythical play he is a valiant and trusted thane who betrays the loyalty and trust of his king Duncan. In the opening scene of the play three witches cast a spell upon Macbeth in witch they forecast the entire play. The three witches prophesised that Macbeth would be awarded the title thane of Cawdor, and then king of Scotland. Upon his return from the battle in which he killed the treacherous MacDonwold Macbeth was made thane of Cawdow and of glams a title he had prior to the battle. Macbeth and Banquo had met the three witches upon the heath before their return to camp were they tolled Macbeth and Banqo their future. Macbeth becomes thane of Cawdow and then becomes possessed buy the propose. Macbeth infused with ambition killed Duncan aided by his wife. Malcolm and Donalbain Duncan's sons and airs to the throne flee to England through fear for their lives. The blame of Duncan's Murder is placed upon his sons and Macbeth is named king. It wasn't long until he had to kill again. In order to prevent being found to have killed his way into a royal position.

In act 1 scene 5 lady Macbeth receives a letter from Macbeth explaining about the witches and there propose as well as his most resent promotion to thane of cawdor. After reading the letter a messenger enters and tells Lady Macbeth that king Duncan was going to visit there castle that evening. Once the messenger had left Lady Macbeth prays to the devil to give her strength to help kill king Duncan. This scene is an incredibly important insight into the character of Lady Macbeth as it shows that she can be extremely manipulative and evil when she wants. This scene shows the audience that Lady Macbeth is an ambitious person whom wants the best for her husband and will go to any length to achieve this. This scene could lead the audience to several conclusions about Lady Maspeth's character. The audience may be meant to believe that Lady Macbeth is the 4th witch or even the devils disciple! It is hard to tell and I feel that Shakespeare wants the audience to reach their own conclusions about her character. Prior to this scene in Act 1 scene 4 the thane of Cawdor was hung, Malcolm was named air to the throne and Macbeth was formally named thane of Cawdor. And after Act 1 scene 5, in scene 6 king Duncan arrives at Macbeths castle.
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In act 1 scene 5 the audience sees Lady Macbeth as a very persuasive and influential character. The audience can also see that his wife easily influences Macbeth, as it is evident from this scene that Lady Macbeth knows her husband extremely well. This is evident from the moment that Lady Macbeth was introduced into the play at the beginning of this scene were she received a letter from Macbeth. After she had finished reading the letter she feels that it is strange but she is confident and she say that Macbeth shall be 'what thou art promised' ...

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