In Act 3 Scene 2 of Macbeth, there were changes in characters of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Macbeth becomes more ruthless and paranoid while Lady Macbeth begins to experience guilt and remorse for their actions.
In Act 3, Scene 2, the Lady Macbeth urges her husband to forget about that they murdered King Duncan, however, Macbeth tells her it's not over. So, both of them undergo significant changes in their characters.
1. Macbeth:
- Initially, Macbeth is portrayed as a brave and loyal warrior but his ambition and desire for power begin to consume him. In this scene, we see a further deterioration in his character.
- Macbeth becomes increasingly paranoid and fearful of losing his newly acquired position as King. He is haunted by guilt and the prophecy that Banquo's descendants will become kings.
2. Lady Macbeth:
- She was initially portrayed as ambitious and manipulative but begins to show signs of guilt and remorse in this scene.
- Previously, she had been a driving force behind Macbeth's actions, pushing him to commit murder to fulfill their ambitions. But she starts to feel the weight of their actions.
The correct question is:
In the Macbeth Act 3 Scene 2, how has Macbeth and lady Macbeth character change?