Context:
When it comes to the moment of murdering Duncan, Lady Macbeth has to face the actual act of taking someone's life. Having been tough with Macbeth whenever he seemed to be losing his nerve, she herself finds the act horrifying. They both feel personal involvement: Duncan looks like Lady Macbeth's father and behaves like a father to Macbeth rewarding him, as King to subject, when he has done well. They both find the sight of blood so shocking that they can't get rid of the image: Macbeth stares at his hands; Lady Macbeth appears to cope but the image will come back to haunt her. |
