๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Lady Macbeth

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Lady Macbeth is one of the main characters in Shakespeare's play Macbeth. She is portrayed as ambitious and manipulative, driving her husband Macbeth to commit heinous acts to fulfill their ambitions.

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