Circle the character flaw that most seems to motivate Lady Macbeth to plan Duncan’s murder in Act I of The Tragedy of Macbeth. A
fter each response, explain why it is or is not correct.a. excessive love of money b. excessive ambition for her husband
c. fear of losing her husband in battle
d. insecurity about whether her husband really loves her
The character flaw that most seems to motivate Lady Macbeth to plan Duncan’s murder in Act I of "The Tragedy of Macbeth" is an <em>excessive ambition for her husband. </em>Lady Macbeth starts to plan Duncan's death when she hears the witches' predictions. It is not out of her excessive love of money that she acts or of fear of losing her husband in battle. Macbeth is coming home victorious after the battle. Lady Macbeth does not feel insecure that her husband loves her. She acts out of pure and excessive ambition for her husband to become king.
Explanation: So the first one to the mayor is assertive, concerned and polite. The second for the Local Newspaper is demanding, persuasive and logical. And the third for the uncle is just the very last one.
