In scene two act two Lady Macbeth has completely convinced Macbeth that it is in his best interest to kill Duncan. She has taken the witches prophecies too seriously causing Macbeth to commit a murder and or commit more to fulfil the entire prophecy. Just in case macbeth was not capable of committing the murder she was prepared to do it herself. “That which hath made them drunk, Hath made me bold; Which gives the sternest good-night. He is about it. The doors open, and the surfeited grooms I have drugged their possets…” (2.2 1-6 ). …show more content…
During Act 2 she did not feel that the murder of Duncan would affect her or Macbeth. She stated that they would simply wash away the blood and go to bed, and be able to blame one of their servants for the murder. After the murder Macbeth has become paranoid and Lady Macbeth pretends she is not affected nor paranoid, even though she feels the madness overcoming her. She only has hidden it from everyone, until she falls asleep. Since sleeping was described as a peaceful and calm time to reflect she thought it would not matter but little did she know that her nightmares would haunt her. Lady Macbeth changes her character feelings and is put as a dynamic character but is still acting like a protagonist to