How Is Macbeth Loyal to Lady Macbeth

Unlike Macbeth, who deliberates over whether or not to kill Duncan and who wrestles with loyalty to his king, Lady Macbeth is single-minded in her lust for power. She has no loyalty to any cause beyond her own ambition, and is willing to manipulate her husband to achieve what she wants.

How was Macbeth loyal?

Macbeth is initially loyal to Duncan as “his kinsman and his subject” – this makes it even more shocking when he puts his own desires ahead of his loyalty to the King. Lady Macbeth’s 2-faced nature helps her to betray Duncan – he trusts her as a “Fair and noble hostess” and doesn’t see her lust for power.

How is Lady Macbeth disloyal?

Lady Macbeth, in addition to her betrayal of hospitality, betrays the feminine nature to spur her and her husband to commit murder. She also betrays herself as she sleepwalks in act V. The play begins with the betrayal of Scotland by Norway and the thane of Cawdor.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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