A Comparison Of Macbeth And Lady Macbeth's Relationship

Macbeth and Lady Macbeth’s relationship is often depicted as a union of a man with no backbone with a stone cold woman that will do whatever it takes to get what she wants, even if it means using her husband as a pawn. A relationship between two people who only care about their own goals and desires while having little to no romance or affection. This is the type of relationship a reader would presume Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have by only scratching the surface of Shakespeare’s writing. Although if you read deeper into Shakespeare’s play Macbeth more intently you will realize that hidden behind the initial assumption of their relationship, you will see that he actually depicts them having the opposite partnership. One were they do actually …show more content…
While away, Macbeth sends his wife a letter saying: “This have I thought good to deliver thee, my dearest partner of greatness, that thou might’st not lose the dues of rejoicing by being ignorant of what greatness is promised thee” (Shakespeare 1.5.10-13). Macbeth knew that sharing this idea of becoming a Queen to his wife would excite her, and brought him happiness at the thought. Their shared desire to pursue the opportunity of becoming King and Queen of Scotland brought them even closer together. The difference between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is: Macbeth thinks the idea of gradually waiting for his time to come is the easiest and best, while Lady Macbeth believes they should take action immediately due to the fact that she cannot contain her excitement about obtaining power. Lady Macbeth believes that her husband is: “full o’th’milk of human kindness to catch the nearest way” (Shakespeare 1.5.17-18), and seizes the opportunity to seduce him into doing it her way. When Macbeth returned home, his wife was there to meet him with a warm welcome, giving the idea that she already feels as if she is a Queen: “The future in the instant” (Shakespeare 1.5.66). Their relationship seems to become more intense and passionate while planning the murder of Duncan due to the excitement they both share for becoming even more powerful …show more content…
They were both driven mad by their ambition to have more power, becoming opposites of one another in the beginning of the play. The way the partnership ended was complicated and somewhat confusing. Leaving readers with a prime example of what can happen when wickedness and ambition collide, you worsen as a person and can lose all that you posses, along with the relationship you share with your