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Characterize the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. If the main theme of Macbeth is ambition, whose ambition is the driving force of...

The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is fascinating, and it is generally based on mutual respect and, as the play progresses, a mutual desire for power. As such, it would be most accurate to say both characters are ambitious and work together to secure the throne of Scotland, although Macbeth could not have gone through with the bloody plot without his wife's encouragement and help. Macbeth is intrigued by the Weird Sisters' prophecy and...

The relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth is fascinating, and it is generally based on mutual respect and, as the play progresses, a mutual desire for power. As such, it would be most accurate to say both characters are ambitious and work together to secure the throne of Scotland, although Macbeth could not have gone through with the bloody plot without his wife's encouragement and help. Macbeth is intrigued by the Weird Sisters' prophecy and wants to kill Duncan to gain power, but he lacks the conviction to go through with the murder. Lady Macbeth is as ambitious as her husband, however, and convinces and helps him to carry out his violent plans. 


Based on this context, it's difficult to say which character's ambition is the driving force of the play. Macbeth has the ambition for power and ultimately kills Duncan, but he wouldn't have acted upon his desires if it wasn't for Lady Macbeth's potent lust for power. As such, I think it would be most accurate to say that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's ambitions are equally driving forces in the play, with both parties' ambitious natures playing different but equally important roles in the plot. 

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