Controls others “behind the scenes” without anyone suspecting that she is controlling them. With Macbeth, she continually controls him in subtle ways to get what she wants. Lady Macbeth's goal is to become queen and have immense power. To do this, he must put ambition into Macbeth, especially when he has second thoughts about committing murder. In Act 1, Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth that if he promised to kill her child, she would do it. “I have breastfed and I know how tender it is to love the baby who milks me. I would, while he smiles in my face…..” (Act 1, Scene 7, 62.67). By saying this, Lady Macbeth is actually convincing Macbeth that he is disappointing her and breaking his promise. This demonstrates his ability to develop complete control over Macbeth at any time. When Macduff goes to wake Duncan, he finds him dead. Macbeth reveals that he killed the servants and suspicions increase. Lady Macbeth calls for help realizing that Macbeth will say something that will put them in danger. By asking for help, he is controlling the situation by eliminating any suspicion of his involvement in the crime, as well as that of Macbeth. «What is the problem that such a horrible trumpet sounds to parley with the sleepers of the house? Speak, speak!” (Act 2, scene 3, 93,95). Lady Macbeth knows that by calling for help she can do so
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