holesome again. She feels that she must cleanse herself of these sins. The darkness has stripped her of her mask of strength, and she is now engulfed in agony and sorrow. She has become helpless. The thought of the evil, which she once sought after and accepted, is now an image of terror in her mind. The doctor says to the gentlewoman “...Look after her; / Remove from her the means of all annoyance, / And still keep eyes upon her.” (V.i.66-68). The doctor is warning that Lady Macbeth must be observed carefully because she may commit suicide. Lady Macbeth continues to live in her disoriented state, and eventually she takes her on life. One of the strongest characters of the beginning of the play brings about her own destruction that leads to her death.In summary, Lady Macbeth’s character gradually disintegrates through a false portrayal of unyielding strength, an unsteady control of her husband, and shifting involvement with supernatural powers. Lady Macbeth’s deterioration is not only a result of her unwise decisions and actions; many factors played a role in this tragedy of this character’s morale. She regarded supernatural forces with such respect and confidence, she tried to get in touch with her own only to become overpowered by their evilness. Her desire for an intimidating personality resulted in the destruction of her morals and in the end, the brutal realization of her true weaknesses. The couple’s ambitions, although obsessive, are a characteristic of human nature. Her gift of harsh control over Macbeth resulted in a perilous journey for a common goal and the demise of not only herself but also her husband. Possibly as a result of these many factors, Lady Macbeth ends her life and Macbeth is forced to ponder his own existence as well. ...
