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How Does Shakespeare Use Hand Imagery In Lady Macbeth

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Lady Macbeth utilizes hand imagery to further the idea that Lady Macbeth’s sanity diminishes throughout the play. Lady Macbeth is discussing with Macbeth, and says: "My hands are of your color; but I shame to wear a heart so white"(2.2.80-81). Lady Macbeth’s hands are said to be the opening of sin. Lady Macbeth is ashamed that her hands are not as sinful and cruel as her imagination paints them out to be. Lady Macbeth expects herself to be crueler and more devious than the sinful action that she is committing. The psychological affect is her actuality ashamed of her innocence, of her charity and compassion, which will lead her to a mental conflict, and will eventually lead to her withering sanity. Lady Macbeth’s mistrust in her mind will lead

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