Lady Macbeth

Lady Macbeth is a central character in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." She is the ambitious wife of Macbeth, a Scottish general, and plays a crucial role in the plot to murder King Duncan and seize the throne. Consumed by her desires for power, she famously calls upon dark forces to strengthen her will. As the story progresses, her initial strength and ruthless ambition lead to guilt and madness. Lady Macbeth embodies themes of ambition, morality, and the psychological consequences of wrongdoing, making her one of literature's most complex and compelling female characters.