1. Do you feel sorry for Lady Macbeth? Why or why not?

To begin with, I do feel sorry for Lady Macbeth, because she was involved in a crime that might have not happened if it hadn't been the witches. If Macbeth and Lady Macbeth didn't hear any of the prophecies, then they could avoid murduring the king and keep on living their lives as loyal thanes. Before the deed, Macbeth was a righteous warrier who was proud of gaining victory for his country in battles and was loyal to king Duncan, considering his remorse after finishing the deed. Macbeth admitted that Duncan was a respectable king and that killing Duncan would lead to numerous undesirable consequences, including the tears of the citizens.

Similarly, Lady Macbeth was an innocent woman as well. However, all people inherently contain the desire to be rich and famous. When Lady Macbeth heard of the prophecies, she transforms into a guide of Macbeth to facilitate his murdering of Duncan. In my opinion, almost everyone is vulnerable to the desire to be in high status, be rich, and be powerful. After all, I do not think Lady Macbeth is innately a malicious person, but it is just the witches' provoking Macbeth's and Lady Macbeth's desire to be successful, deep inside. Therefore, I do feel sorry for Lady Macbeth, even though she assisted the terrible deed.