Lady Macbeth (character)

Lady Macbeth is a complex character from Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." She is ambitious and strongly desires power, urging her husband to murder the king to fulfill their ambitions. Initially, she appears determined and resolute, manipulating her husband to achieve their goals. However, as the story unfolds, she struggles with guilt and remorse, which manifest as mental deterioration and emotional suffering. Lady Macbeth's character explores themes of ambition, morality, and the psychological effects of guilt, ultimately portraying a tragic figure consumed by her own darker impulses and the consequences of her actions.