Diane Mariechild, the author of “Mother Wit” and “Inner Dance,” once said, “A woman is things come full circle.” Within it lies the power to create, nourish and transform. Shakespeare's portrayal of Lady Macbeth contrasts with the typical imagery of women in the Jacobean era. Although Lady Macbeth does not create, nurture, or transform, she is portrayed as a duplicitous character as the play progresses. Initially, Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as manipulative and ambitious, but as the plot progresses, she is also portrayed as a weak lady unable to influence Macbeth. To begin with, Shakespeare illustrates Lady Macbeth as a calculating lady throughout the play; by being mean, cunning and masculine. For example, immediately after reading the witches' prophecy, the idea of ​​King Duncan's murder does not bother her. Alternatively, she begins planning the possible assassination of King Duncan, carried out by her husband. She imagines “the future in the moment” (1.5 56) – Lady Macbeth does not care how she realizes her ambition; she cleverly persuades Macbeth to commit the murder. While harboring murderous thoughts, Lady Macbeth shows false courtesy to Duncan just to secure his trust with the Macbeths. So, even when her husband hesitates, Lady Macbeth remains determined in her plans and manipulates her husband by resorting to emotional blackmail. Additionally, she does not panic during the regicide; this demonstrates that she is in control of the situation. Lady Macbeth then asks Macbeth to “go and bear [The daggers] and smear with blood/The sleeping grooms” (2.2 52-3). When he refuses, she does not hesitate and takes the daggers herself. Finally, Lady Macbeth asks to “take away my sex” (1.5 39). Being a woman means she's at risk... middle of paper... less gums/and smashed her brains in” (1.7 56-8) Finally, Lady Macbeth wants total domination throughout the process. because she does not listen to Macbeth's fears. Even though Macbeth fears getting caught, Lady Macbeth pushes him to commit the crime. She is not afraid of the consequences that Macbeth might face. Thus, Lady Macbeth shown in Act 1, Scene 7, is typical of her because she is dominant and convincing. Additionally, she has no qualms about using strong language and cruel imagery to get Macbeth to commit regicide. In conclusion, Shakespeare portrays Lady Macbeth as a strong and shrewd woman, who later becomes a helpless and remorseful woman. Furthermore, the passage from Act 1 Scene 7 is typical of Lady Macbeth: she ultimately dominates the conversation, she takes control of the plans, and she uses several methods to exhort Macbeth..