10 quotes which represent Lady Macbeth's ambition.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for 10 quotes from Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' that illustrate the character Lady Macbeth's ambition. This requires an understanding of the text and identifying key passages that highlight her desire for power and influence.
Answer
'Glamis thou art, and Cawdor; and shalt be, What thou art promised.' 'Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' th’ milk of human kindness.' 'make thick my blood...' 'Hie thee hither...' 'The raven himself is hoarse...' 'Come, you spirits unsex me here...' 'Look like the innocent flower...' 'But screw your courage...' 'What beast was’t, then...' 'Out, damned spot!'
- 'Glamis thou art, and Cawdor; and shalt be, What thou art promised.' 2. 'Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' th’ milk of human kindness.' 3. 'make thick my blood, Stop up the access and passage to remorse, That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose.' 4. 'Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear.' 5. 'The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan Under my battlements.' 6. 'Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full Of direst cruelty!' 7. 'Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under't.' 8. 'But screw your courage to the sticking-place, And we’ll not fail.' 9. 'What beast was’t, then, That made you break this enterprise to me?' 10. 'Out, damned spot! out, I say!'
Answer for screen readers
- 'Glamis thou art, and Cawdor; and shalt be, What thou art promised.' 2. 'Yet do I fear thy nature; It is too full o' th’ milk of human kindness.' 3. 'make thick my blood, Stop up the access and passage to remorse, That no compunctious visitings of nature Shake my fell purpose.' 4. 'Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear.' 5. 'The raven himself is hoarse That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan Under my battlements.' 6. 'Come, you spirits That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full Of direst cruelty!' 7. 'Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under't.' 8. 'But screw your courage to the sticking-place, And we’ll not fail.' 9. 'What beast was’t, then, That made you break this enterprise to me?' 10. 'Out, damned spot! out, I say!'
More Information
Lady Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most complex female characters, known for her ambition and manipulation. Her quotes reflect her determination and ruthless nature, as well as her influence over Macbeth.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing Lady Macbeth's lines with other characters' lines in the play. Ensure you are attributing the correct quotes to her.
Sources
- Lady Macbeth Quotes | SparkNotes - sparknotes.com
- Lady Macbeth quotes – Key lines for studying Macbeth in KS4 - teachwire.net
- What are quotes that show that Lady Macbeth is ambitious? - Quora - quora.com
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