The Villainous Duo

The Villainous Duo In The Tragedy of Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth and his "dearest partner in greatness" (Act I, sc. V), Lady Macbeth, were indeed partners, but of anything but greatness. These two, as Malcolm stated, "this dead butcher and his fiend-like wife" (Act V, sc. viii), are most definitely deserving of these descriptions. They lied, cheated, and murdered people to satisfy their own selfish, unbridled ambition. Foremost, Macbeth was a brave and courageous …

…evidence of treachery on both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's part, is overwhelming and extremely supportive. They killed their king and his guards, Banquo, and a large number of women and children. By combining ugliness, evil, and power, they achieved chaos and murder. If one had these two living in their own neighborhood, they would definitely agree that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are deserving of being called "this dead butcher and his fiend-like wife." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**