Lady Macbeth Quotes Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does Lady Macbeth fear about Macbeth's nature?

He is too kind (correct)

He is too cruel

He is too brave

He is too ambitious

What does Lady Macbeth want to do to persuade Macbeth?

Kill the King

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, 'Come, you spirits that tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here'?

She wants to rid herself of feminine qualities.

What does Lady Macbeth want to achieve when she says, 'Make thick my blood'?

To feel no remorse for murdering the King Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth wish to rid herself of when she states, 'Come to my woman's breasts, and take my milk for gall'?

Her maternal instincts Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Lady Macbeth give Macbeth regarding appearance?

Look like the innocent flower Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth say to scorn Macbeth's hesitation about murdering King Duncan?

Direct challenge to proceed with the plan Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth reveal about her feelings at the thought of murder?

She shows a moment of weakness regarding her father Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth foreshadow with the remark, 'It will make us mad'?

Her own insanity Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth accuse Macbeth of being when she says, 'Infirm of purpose!'?

A coward Signup and view all the answers

What belief does Lady Macbeth express with 'A little water clears us of this deed'?

That water will wash away their guilt Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Lady Macbeth give regarding their past actions with, 'What's done, is done'?

Put the deed behind them Signup and view all the answers

What realization does Lady Macbeth have in 'Nought's had, all's spent'?

Getting what you want doesn't bring peace Signup and view all the answers

What question does Lady Macbeth pose to challenge Macbeth's masculinity?

Are you a man? Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth say during her sleepwalking scene that shows her mental state?

Out, damned spot! Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth lament about her hands in 'The thane of Fife had a wife; where is she now?'

Her hands will never be clean Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth state about her hands and sin with 'All the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand'?

She can never wash away her guilt Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she states, 'What's done cannot be undone'?

She acknowledges her irreversible actions Signup and view all the answers

What does Lady Macbeth mean when she says, 'Banquo's buried; he cannot come out on's grave'?

Banquo is dead Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lady Macbeth's Ambition and Nature

Expresses fear of Macbeth's nature being too kind for their murderous ambitions.
Desires to persuade Macbeth into regicide to fulfill their ambitions.

Suppression of Femininity

Calls on spirits to strip away her feminine qualities, seeking cruel strength for the impending murder.
Aims to sever maternal instincts, indicating a deep desire for power at any cost.

Appearance vs. Reality

Advises Macbeth to appear innocent while concealing murderous intent, drawing parallels to biblical serpents.

Manipulation and Contempt

Scorns Macbeth's hesitance, showcasing her ruthless approach to achieving their goals.
Challenges his courage, pushing him to commit fully to the murder plot.

Guilt and Regret

Reveals vulnerability by admitting she might have acted if Duncan resembled her father, highlighting her inner conflict.
Foreshadows her descent into madness, recognizing the psychological toll of their actions.

Insanity and Consequences

Suggests that a simple act like washing would absolve them of guilt, underestimating the weight of their crimes.
Experiences overwhelming guilt, evident in her sleepwalking and haunting memories of the murders.

Ruined Peace and Turmoil

Finds that attaining power brings no peace, emphasizing the emptiness of their ambition.
Questions Macbeth's masculinity when he shows fear, reflecting the strain their crimes place on their relationship.

Inescapable Guilt

Repeatedly expresses the permanence of guilt, symbolized by her inability to cleanse her hands of blood.
Highlights the psychological unraveling caused by their actions, culminating in her tragic end.

Final Realizations

Concludes that what is done cannot be reversed, marking her mental decline and loss of moral compass.
Shares distress over the murder of Lady Macduff, indicating a broader sense of guilt for others' suffering tied to their ambitions.

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Explore key quotes from Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. These flashcards help you understand her powerful language and themes of ambition and morality. Great for studying or enhancing your knowledge of literary analysis.