Zack Dear, Temi OladejiDear 1 10 IB – A Slot Ms Hanson December 9th2013 Lady Macbeth THESIS-Is Shakespeare's play Henry IV, he uses this quote to describe the queen; “O' tigers heart wrapped in a woman's hide”. People believe that this quote can also be used to describe lady Macbeth. Here are some reason's why. Her Discovery:Reader's reaction's when first introduced to Lady Macbeth. Thoughts? Quotation(s): “and shalt be what thou promis'd: yet I do fear thy nature...” (Act 1/Scene 5 /15-18) Analysis: What do we find out about her character? Her ruthlessness and ambition: Her Power: Lady Macbeth use of manipulation and persuasion to achieve her goals. Quotation(s): “Bring forth men children only! For thy undaunted mettle should compose nothing but males.” (Act 1/ Scene 7 /72-75) “ I am settled, and bend up each corporal agent to this terrible feat.” (Act 1/ Scene 7/81) Analysis: Macbeth knew about her power over him. Way's she used persuasion/manipulation/emasculation over Macbeth. Her Strength:Lady Macbeth shows remarkable strength throughout the play. Quotation(s):“Why did you bring these daggers from the place? Thy must lie there: go carry them, and smear the sleepy grooms with blood” (act 2/scene 2 47-49) “Give me the daggers: the sleeping and the dead are but as pictures” (Act 2/Scene 2 /53) Analysis:
