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The play, Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, has a tragic plot and distinguished characters with outstanding character traits. Macbeth, the protagonist, is willing to commit treason in order to become King. His wife, Lady Macbeth, plays a crucial role in his odyssey to usurp the throne. Although at the beginning of the tragedy, it is evident that Lady Macbeth manipulates her husband, as the play progresses, the roles are reversed. Throughout the course of the play, Lady Macbeth’s power diminishes as Macbeth’s increases. At the beginning of the play, Lady Macbeth has complete control over Macbeth. As she reads her husband’s letter, Lady Macbeth becomes aware of the witches’ prophecies. It is then that she decides that her husband, Macbeth, must murder King Duncan, so that he, in turn, can claim the crown. Lady Macbeth tells the audience that she will convince her husband to do as she pleases, when referring to him, she states: Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear And chastise with the valour of my tongue All that impedes thee from the golden round, Which fate and metaphysical aid doth seem To have thee crown’d withal (I.v.24-29).
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