Lady Macbeth is an interesting character. We first get a glimpse into her character in her soliloquy where she criticizes her husband, Macbeth, and talks about killing the king. I find it very interesting that Lady Macbeth is the person to take on this role. Especially since you'd think that a character like Macbeth would be cut out to want more power. Instead we find that Lady Macbeth is the one willing to do the dirty work in order to put Macbeth in a position of higher power.
This desire that Lady Macbeth has for more power makes me question her motives. Why would she want Macbeth to be King? What is in it for her? Also, I wonder if she realizes that killing the King is not the end of it. There are two heirs to the throne and even then Macbeth would have to be somehow supported or nominated into such a position. It intrigues me.
I also like how Lady Macbeth is open to criticizing Macbeth. I think that it gives him more depth and a realistic analysis of his character. Prior to her soliloquy Macbeth was only praised. She points out that he does have "flaws", if you can even consider them to be that. Personally, I only find them to be flaws in the eyes of somehow who is greedy.
At this point I find myself suspicious of Lady Macbeth's morals and motives. I'm excited to see how her character develops throughout the play.
