Macbeth’s Brain
Under the Influence
Brain under Lady Macbeth’s influence
Brain under Macbeth’s influence
Brain under The Witches’ influence
Act I
Act II
“If we should fail?” (Act I.7), Line
60)
Macbeth cautiously considers Lady
Macbeth’s plan to kill King Duncan.
“These deeds must not be thought
after these ways. So, it will make us
sad” (Act II.2), Lines 34-35)
Shortly after this, Macbeth does what
Lady Macbeth says without hesitation.
Act IV
“...give to the edge o’ th’ sword his
wife, his babes, and all unfortunate
souls” (Act IV.1), Line 173)
Macbeth starts taking on not just
verbal traits but actual characteristics
of Lady Macbeth as well.
Act III
“Ay, in the catalogue ye go for
men...” (Act III.1), Line 92)
Macbeth starts to take on Lady
Macbeth’s verbal traits.
Act V
“I bear a charmed life which must not
yield to one of woman born” (Act V.
8, Lines 12-13)
Macbeth follows the witches
prophecies to the letter. He lets the
prophecies make decisions for him.