LRJ 3, Macbeth

1. In act 3, it is shown the character of Macbeth is changing. Beforehand Macbeth was nervous and had guilt for murder. Here, he is persuading reason to murder Banquo. "Who wears our health but sickly in his life, Which in his death were perfect." 3.1.(119-120).
Lady Macbeth is characterized as a strong, confident woman in the decisions she makes. But in this act, Lady Macbeth shows a side of guilt and almost sadness. She admits this while she is alone. "Naughts had, all's spent, where our desire is got without content. Transfer to be what with destroy Than by destruction dwell in doubtful joy." 3.2.(6-9).

2. Blood is an image pattern shown through act 3. Blood demonstrates guilt because it is used to often in this act, it is like a constant reminder of murder and wrongdoing. "We hear our bloody cousins are bestowed..." 3.1.(33). "And with thy bloody and invisible hand..." 3.3.(54).

3. A theme that is presented in act 3 is having a conscious. Lady Macbeth, until this act, seems so strong and confident with her immoral acts. But when she confesses that she is not so happy with the actions and events that have occurred, "where our desire is got without content, " it shows that Lady Macbeth does indeed have some morals.