Macbeth

The Witches’ prophecies set the stage for the downfall of Macbeth. Macbeth suffered from guilt and

arrogance brought on by the pursuit for power.

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This shows that Lady Macbeth is more willing to kill to get what she wants. Also how Macbeth would rather let the prophecies take their own course rather than take shortcuts.

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This is where Lady Macbeth is anxiously waiting while Macbeth is “doing the deed”. This quote shows Lady Macbeth’s uncertainty of the outcome of the crime.

This leads us into Macbeth’s guilty conscience.

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Lady Macbeth then proceeds to comfort him by suggesting that a little water will wash it away.

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This is an oxymoron because Macbeth just stated that all the oceans could not make the thought of his sin

go away. Also, Lady Macbeth suggests that washing the blood off is going to free them of guilt which