Appearance Vs Reality
People have assumed false identities in the interest of their own personal gain for years. Often times blinded by their greed and self assuredness they act brashly and make mistakes; This leads to others discovering their true intentions as well as a bevy of consequences for their wrong doings. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth written in 1606, the theme of appearance versus reality is most present when examining Lady Macbeth. Through the reveal of her her true intentions in how she appears to others and what she is like when they are not there leading to her demise.
Lady Macbeth is a manipulative, smart women with cruel intentions however when amongst other she acts like a different person. When Duncan …show more content…
While convincing Macbeth, Lady Macbeth states her plan: “when is swinish sleep/their drenched nature lies as in death/...What not put upon/ his spongy officers who shall bear the guilt/of our great quell?(1.7.77-82). During the party for Macbeth’s new position Lady Macbeth is telling Macbeth how they are going to kill Duncan. From this quote, Lady Macbeth shows her true colours, now that nobody's here except Macbeth she can act as her true self and will not will not be judged for it. Furthermore in front of Duncan and other men she is sweet and innocent but behind his back she evil. The audience now sees her as less human, because while stating the plan she does not hesitate or think of the people's life they may ruin due to their actions. In fact, they will ruin both of the guards lives as they will be accused, Duncan’s life because he is dead, and their own lives though they do not see it yet. This also demonstrates how greedy Lady Macbeth is, she is not content with the high position Macbeth was given and instead wants more. This also shows how inconsiderate she is for others, and how stubborn she is, Lady Macbeth never considers for a second that there may be another way to get what she wants. Though she knows what she is doing is wrong she pushes these thoughts to the side so she can continue, she asks the spirits to “unsex me here/ and fill me from the crown to the toe topful/ of direst cruelty.”(1.5.48-50). Lady Macbeth wants to have the spirit's help her in committing to the deed so that she will not back away. She knows that she is going to feel bad about what she is planning to do but still does it. She asks to be less of women and more of a man because men are seen as more, brave and strong. Lady Macbeth admits
People have assumed false identities in the interest of their own personal gain for years. Often times blinded by their greed and self assuredness they act brashly and make mistakes; This leads to others discovering their true intentions as well as a bevy of consequences for their wrong doings. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth written in 1606, the theme of appearance versus reality is most present when examining Lady Macbeth. Through the reveal of her her true intentions in how she appears to others and what she is like when they are not there leading to her demise.
Lady Macbeth is a manipulative, smart women with cruel intentions however when amongst other she acts like a different person. When Duncan …show more content…
While convincing Macbeth, Lady Macbeth states her plan: “when is swinish sleep/their drenched nature lies as in death/...What not put upon/ his spongy officers who shall bear the guilt/of our great quell?(1.7.77-82). During the party for Macbeth’s new position Lady Macbeth is telling Macbeth how they are going to kill Duncan. From this quote, Lady Macbeth shows her true colours, now that nobody's here except Macbeth she can act as her true self and will not will not be judged for it. Furthermore in front of Duncan and other men she is sweet and innocent but behind his back she evil. The audience now sees her as less human, because while stating the plan she does not hesitate or think of the people's life they may ruin due to their actions. In fact, they will ruin both of the guards lives as they will be accused, Duncan’s life because he is dead, and their own lives though they do not see it yet. This also demonstrates how greedy Lady Macbeth is, she is not content with the high position Macbeth was given and instead wants more. This also shows how inconsiderate she is for others, and how stubborn she is, Lady Macbeth never considers for a second that there may be another way to get what she wants. Though she knows what she is doing is wrong she pushes these thoughts to the side so she can continue, she asks the spirits to “unsex me here/ and fill me from the crown to the toe topful/ of direst cruelty.”(1.5.48-50). Lady Macbeth wants to have the spirit's help her in committing to the deed so that she will not back away. She knows that she is going to feel bad about what she is planning to do but still does it. She asks to be less of women and more of a man because men are seen as more, brave and strong. Lady Macbeth admits