Analysis Of Macbeth Act 2 Scene 2

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Act 2, scene 2 opens with Lady Macbeth having drugged the guards of the King's chamber. Lady Macbeth agrees to having killed Duncan herself, however he reminds her of her own father. However, both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are alarmed by the slightest sounds, showing us how terrified they are of their deed. After hearing something, Lady Macbeth doubts whether Macbeth killed Duncan or not. Macbeth, then enters carrying bloody daggers, indicating he had murdered Duncan. Macbeth begins to feel guilt looking at his hands, and Lady Macbeth continues to taunt him for not being a “true man”. She tells him not to think about it too much, or else it will drive them crazy, which represents that she feels a little guilt too. While committing the crime,

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