The Evolving Perspectives of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth Character perspectives are crucial to comprehending a story and its ideas in literature. In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, written around 1606, the evolving perspectives of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are crucial to illustrating their psychological changes and advancing the plot. Using the shifting viewpoints of these characters, the play tackles the themes of power, ambition, and madness, highlighting the negative effects of unchecked ambition and moral decay. themes of power, ambition, and madness, highlighting the negative effects of unchecked ambition and moral decay. At the start of the play, Macbeth is portrayed as a loyal and brave warrior. He fights valiantly for King Duncan and is rewarded with the title of Thane of Cawdor, which ignites his inner conflict. When he hears the witches’ prophecy, his ambition is awakened, This is shown when Macbeth says in his mind "If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were done quickly" (1.7.1). This quote shows Macbeth's internal struggle as he considers the consequences of murdering Duncan while grappling with his ambition. Macbeth starts contemplating what he might do to become king, though he is uncertain about how to achieve power. In Act 1, Scene 7, he considers the consequences of murdering Duncan, …show more content…
She carefully plans Duncan's murder, demonstrating a calculated approach to gaining power. Her cold, practical demeanor is evident when she says, "The raven himself is hoarse that croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan under my battlements" (1.5.39-40). This line shows her acceptance of the murder as a necessary step towards their ambitions. However, her practical approach begins to unravel as the weight of their actions takes a psychological toll on her. The change in her perspective from practical ambition to psychological breakdown is key to understanding the theme of the corrupt nature of