Role of Lady Macbeth (from Macbeth)

Lady Macbeth is a key character in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," serving as a motivating force behind Macbeth's rise to power. She is ambitious and seeks to see her husband become king at any cost. When Macbeth hesitates about murder, she questions his masculinity and pushes him forward. Her influence sparks his initial act of regicide. However, her guilt and psychological stress eventually lead to her mental decline. Overall, Lady Macbeth embodies the themes of ambition, manipulation, and the destructive effects of unchecked desire for power.