Part 1 of Essay
Shakespeare’s classic play MacBeth is the story of a young and ambitious noble, MacBeth and his wife, Lady MacBeth living in 11th century Scotland. When MacBeth is told by three witches that he will become King of Scotland, his mind begins to wander. He considers killing the current king, Duncan, but he soon dismis ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... However, Lady MacBeth must go back after the initial killing and frame the sleeping grooms for the murder. Both MacBeth and his wife’s hands now carry the blood of the late king, Duncan. “A little water clears us of this deed,” is Lady MacBeth’s response to this situation. She thinks washing the blood off their hands will also wash the guilt off their minds. Nothing so complicated is ever that easy. Lady MacBeth soon learns that guilt is heavier than water. She is in a state of deme ....