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How Is Lady Macbeth Forceful

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Lady Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's most notorious female character. Devious, Determined, and "a major protagonist in the play" (Jamieson), she assist with helping Macbeth to go through with his corrupt plan to become king. In many ways, Lady Macbeth is more forceful and has a stronger desire for power than her husband. In fact, without her influence Macbeth might never have gone through with the evil plan that lead to their final destruction.
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The play is set into motion when Macbeth, a brave and loyal Scottish general, receives a prophecy from three witches. The trio of witches foresee that Macbeth will be thane of Cawdor and one day the king of Scotland. After hearing this Macbeth is no longer loyal to King Duncan, but to his own

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