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What was the reason Lady Macbeth killed herself?
Lady Macbeth kills herself because she cannot cope with her guilt over King Duncan’s murder.
What scene is Lady Macbeth’s suicide?
Macbeth Act 5 Scene 5 – Macbeth finds out Lady Macbeth is dead.
What does Lady Macbeth say before killing herself?
Please take me! I deserve to die! Now take me light! Now cover my darkness!
How does Macbeth feel about Lady Macbeth’s death?
Macbeth seems suddenly weary when Lady Macbeth dies. His reaction is strange – quiet, subdued and thoughtful. His power and motivation seem to vanish. It’s as if Macbeth no longer sees any point trying to hold onto the kingship.
Was Lady Macbeth murdered or committed suicide?
She dies off-stage, with suicide being suggested as its cause when Malcolm declares that she died by “self and violent hands.” In the First Folio, the only source for the play, she is never referred to as Lady Macbeth, but variously as “Macbeth’s wife”, “Macbeth’s lady”, or just “lady”.
What is Macbeth saying about Lady Macbeth’s death?
Macbeth’s reaction to his wife’s death is to say that she should have died “hereafter.” In other words, he wishes she had lived longer. However, he goes on to ponder the brevity of life. Out, out, brief candle! Macbeth is saying that life is so short as to be almost meaningless.
What does Lady Macbeth feel guilty about?
Lady Macbeth is guilty for persuading Macbeth to kill Duncan and acting as his accomplice. Judas Iscariot on the other hand, was guilty for betraying Jesus and turning him over to the guards.
How does Macbeth react to Lady Macbeth’s death quote?
Macbeth’s reaction to the news that his wife is dead is sadness mixed with regret. He says, “She should have died hereafter; / There would have been a time for such a word.” He means that he wishes she would have died when he had the time to properly mourn her.