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How has the power dynamic between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth shifted in Act III? Why is this shift significant?

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As William Shakespeare's Macbeth moves from Act 1 Scene 5 to Act 3 Scene 2, the relationship between the Macbeths becomes more distant as their personalities transform. Lady Macbeth shifts from being ambitious to feeling remorseful over the murder of Duncan, the King. And it also shifted in Act ll because Macbeth goes from being a strong, well-respected man to a cold, heartless, fearless murderer while Lady Macbeth goes from being strong-willed and controlling to a scared, paranoid child. These changes are the direct result of murdering Duncan.

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