ecome king in the quickest possible way.Like the witches, Lady Macbeth uses carefully chosen words to exert control over Macbeth. However, whereas the witches intentions were unclear, it is clear to see that greed and ambition are the reason for her actions. Lady Macbeth seems to have a large amount of influence over Macbeth, which she uses to her advantage. Lady Macbeth uses her relationship with Macbeth and plays on his emotions in order to exert control over him. For instance, when Macbeth falters in his decision to kill Duncan, his quick-thinking wife rallies him by saying, I would, while it was smiling in may face (her baby), have plucked my nipple from his boneless gums, and dashed the brains out, had I so sworn as you have done to this. With this statement Lady Macbeth cleverly outlines her loyalty to Macbeth, and also forces him between his loyalty to her and Duncan. This is one of the many instances in which lady Macbeth exerts control.After killing Duncan, Macbeth seems to undergo a metamorphosis. His conscience, which plagued him earlier, disappears without a trace. His belief in the prophecies allows his confidence to grow. Upon seizing the throne, Macbeth uses its power to exert control over others. He also uses the reputation he has gained. However, the ways he exerts control change with the situation. For example, Macbeth uses words as well as his title to convince the assassins that it is their best interests to kill Banquo. As the play progresses, he seeks to exert more control, and is seen in the eyes of the people who once revered him, as a tyrant.The struggle for control and power over others not only initiate the events of the play, but end them as well. Macbeths lust for power and control lead eventually to his demise. In the end, the plays power struggle demonstrates one thing. The power of control over others is a two-edged sword, which can just as easily harm its wielder as its victim. ...
