There are often two types of characters within any form of literature that allow for dynamic contrasts to be displayed throughout a story as the characters progress. A static character represents a character who experiences no fluctuation in character or perspective throughout the course of the story. In contrast, a dynamic character indicates an important transformation of character, usually internally, that changes their perspectives and personality. In Macbeth, Shakespeare underlines the progression from evil to madness through Lady Macbeth, the shift of an honest man turned impulsive with Macduff, and the fatal effects of ambition through Macbeth. Shakespeare underscores these important dynamic characterizations to demonstrate how they provide an exhibition for his ideas and values. …show more content…
Initially Lady Macbeth resembles a truly evil character as she calls on dark spirits to unsex her and fill her with cruelty so she could carry out the deed of killing Duncan. Shakespeare creates this basis through Lady Macbeth’s initial appearance in the play to contrast her final moments. She descends into madness throughout the play as the guilt of killing Duncan consumes her. She starts sleepwalking and her guilt becomes exposed through her dreams as she confesses her sins while wandering in the castle at night. She transforms into a character who was initially embraced darkness into a dependent woman who needs the light of a candle in order to sleep. She becomes so engulfed in guilt that she takes her own life which completely differs the independent and strong character she initially was. Shakespeare highlights this transformation in Lady Macbeth to promote his beliefs on how the consumption of evil will lead to a descent into madness that ultimately causes