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Characters and relationships

Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
The Macbeths' relationship
Banquo
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Lady Macbeth

Who's this? Sian Thomas plays Lady Macbeth.

Context: This is a play that raises challenging questions of morality. We can demonise Lady Macbeth and her husband and see them as inhuman or consider whether all humans are capable of vicious deeds. Is it always wrong to lie? To steal? To kill? Does it depend on the circumstances? When asked if they could ever be capable of killing, the actors felt that under certain circumstances they would find it possible.

What do you think? Could you feel sorry for Lady Macbeth?

Lady Macbeth

Lady Macbeth's strengths and weaknesses
Views of Lady Macbeth
The male world of the play
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