Macbeth coursework: Compare and contrast the dramatic changes between lady Macbeth in act 2 scene 2 to act 5 scene 1

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Macbeth coursework: "Lady Macbeth's power decreases throughout 'Macbeth." Compare and contrast how Shakespeare's language shows the audience this is happening in Act 2 Scene 2 and Act 5 Scene 1.

In act 2, during the murder scene we see Lady Macbeth as a determined, fiery and motivated individual. We see she takes more of a traditional mans role and acts like no other women would have in those days. She also seems to be in charge of Macbeth and his actions. For example we see how strong Lady Macbeth is in lines 1-3 Act 2 Scene 2.

"That, which hath made them drunk, hath made me bold; what hath quenched them, hath given me fire." - Lady Macbeth.

This is in Lady Macbeth's soliloquy at the beginning of Act 2 Scene 2 referring to the drugging of Duncan's bodyguards. Shakespeare uses the word 'bold' and 'fire' which have a specific effect on Macbeth. They seem to suggest the determined nature of Lady Macbeth. Macbeth replies to this in line 8 scene 8.

"Who's there? What ho?" - Macbeth.

I believe that Shakespeare uses the words who and what as the show Macbeths It is