The Knife Of A Murderess - 987 Words

The Knife of a Murderess Throughout history, many Shakespearean scholars and enthusiasts have examined the relationship between Macbeth and his wife, Lady Macbeth. One objective purpose for closely examining their relationship is to determine who was acting as the greater evil of the pair or to determine if one could have acted without their partner in crime. Although many people view Lady Macbeth as the devoted wife who merely wished to help her husband gain control of the throne, it is Lady Macbeth who successfully manipulates her husband into committing murder by preying upon his ambitious flaw. The cruelty of Macbeth and his wife can be observed in multiple scenes throughout the play; however, there are two soliloquies which require a closer reading. Based on a closer reading of two separate soliloquies, one performed by each character, it can be seen that Lady Macbeth proves to be far from just an initiator in King Duncan’s murder. It is Lady Macbeth who proves to be crue ler and more villainous than her husband, and it is Lady Macbeth who manipulates her husband thus turning him into the monstrous killer he becomes. In two separate soliloquies performed by Macbeth and his wife, the word â€Å"knife† appears. During Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy in 1.5.36-52, she is describing her intentions for the murdering of King Duncan with a knife. Throughout her soliloquy, Lady Macbeth is asking the evil spirits to fill her with cruelty and strip her of her feminism in order to fulfillShow MoreRelatedShort Story1734 Words   |  7 Pageshim down. But he remembers. The lady with the green eyes and blood red lips had walked down a slum hallway to order him an assignment. He was in his boxers and had half a hangover to recover. And she had a knife at his throat. Those two piercing items made him freeze. He could have taken the knife and stab her in â€Å"defense,† but eyes with that type of fire can make a man like Bronson think about his decisions. Bronson gets out the leathered case on the table. He makes sure he doesn’t hit the cup ofRead MoreBurial Rites By Hannah Kent1251 Words   |  6 Pagesand overall enjoyed by all with only some criticisms. When people first heard what Hannah Kent was writing about they were quite sceptical of the topic. This was because young Australian authors were expected to write about Australia, not about a murderess in some far away country. This view quickly changed when the book was published. Many people praise her for embracing a non-Australian subject. Book reviewer, Catherine Taylor states, â€Å"†¦its gut-churning fear, holds an exhilaration that bordersRead MoreThe Musical Theatre And Film1607 Words   |  7 Pagesand trials, Chicago follows Roxie Hart, a wannabe vaudevillian star who murders her lover and is arrested, despite her attempts to convince her pushover husband, Amos, to lie for her. In the Cook County Jail, Roxie meets her hero, the famed double-murderess and nightclub performer Velma Kelly. When both acquire the same lawyer, the greedy and lustful superstar, Billy Flynn, tensions come to a head as they vie for the spotlight-- though instead of onstage, they’re mugging for the flashbulb of the newspaper