Lady Macbeth's corrupt decision-making and unique character traits correlate to her lack of femininity and symbolize her as xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Lady Macbeth's coercion of Macbeth to killing Duncan illustrates the authoritative power she has over her husband. Her leverage over Macbeth displays her manipulative nature. The metaphor "that I may pour my spirits in thine ear," asserts Lady Macbeth's exploitation of Macbeth and illustrates the immorality of her desires (I.V.23). Her murderous ambitions and lust for power verify her responsibility for Duncan's murder. Lady Macbeth's femininity, when juxtaposed against her duplicity, xxxxxxx. Her deceitful character reinforces her persuasive abilities and initiates Macbeth's downfall, as he transitions
