One of the main characters in Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, has been an object of intense criticism. Although sometimes regarded as cruel and vile, evidence exists that Shakespeare did not intend for her to be judged so harshly. By evaluating her character in relation to her actions, her overall relationship with Macbeth, and her death, we can see that Shakespeare quite possibly wanted Lady Macbeth to be judged in association with the actions of Macbeth. What …showed first 75 words of 1198 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1198 total…staying by him until the point of her suicide. She encourages Macbeth, and stands by him in troublesome moments. Her death is evident that she has a sense of right and wrong, and that she possesses a sense of grief and sorrow. All in all, Lady Macbeth is a caring wife in full support of her husband's actions. Work Cited Shakespeare, William. Macbeth. Elements of Literature. Ed. Robert Anderson et al. 6 volumes. Austin: Holt, 1989. 6: 254-329.