Macbeth Character Analysis: Lady Macbeth

Summary

This video script offers an in-depth character analysis of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', exploring their dynamic as mirror images and the tragic consequences of their ambition. It delves into Lady Macbeth's initial masculine dominance and eventual descent into vulnerability, her manipulation tactics, and the psychological warfare she wages with Macbeth. The script also touches on themes of toxic femininity, the devouring mother archetype, and the characters' self-deception and scapegoating, leading to their ultimate downfall.

Takeaways

• 🎭 Shakespeare often uses mirror images of characters to explore themes and dynamics throughout a play.
• 👥 Lady Macbeth and Macbeth start as parallel characters but undergo significant transformations, with Lady Macbeth shifting from a masculine-dominant to a feminine-subordinate position.
• 🧍‍♀️ Lady Macbeth is portrayed as ambitious and masculine in her early stages, attempting to suppress her feminine side to achieve her goals.
• 🤯 The character's language reveals her narcissism and self-deception, as she tries to convince herself and others of her strength and lack of compassion.
• 💬 Lady Macbeth's strength lies in her psychological astuteness and use of words, rather than physical power, highlighting the feminine power of influence.
• 👶 The 'devouring mother' archetype is explored through Lady Macbeth's manipulation and exploitation of others, including her husband, for her own ends.
• 👩‍🦳 Lady Macbeth's tragedy stems from her lack of self-knowledge and her attempts to live an inauthentic life, which ultimately leads to her downfall.
• 🤔 The script suggests that Lady Macbeth's actions and motivations may be influenced by her past, including the loss of her child and a possible difficult relationship with her own mother.
• 🛡️ The concept of 'hubris' is discussed, with Lady Macbeth's overconfidence and denial of her fears and weaknesses being her tragic flaw.
• 👐 Lady Macbeth's breakdown and sleepwalking scenes reveal her internal conflict and the psychological impact of her actions, showing her struggle with guilt and remorse.
• 🌐 The script concludes by contrasting Lady Macbeth's tragic character with the portrayal of a 'better man,' suggesting the importance of authenticity and self-awareness in avoiding tragic outcomes.

Q & A

How are Lady Macbeth and Macbeth described as mirror images in the play?

Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are described as mirror images because they run parallel courses throughout the play, with Shakespeare often using such character dynamics. They start and end in opposite positions of dominance and subordination, reflecting each other's transformation.

What does Lady Macbeth initially represent in terms of gender roles?

Initially, Lady Macbeth represents a masculine-dominant figure, as she is described as 'animus possessed' and takes on a traditionally male role in terms of ambition and assertiveness.

How does Lady Macbeth's character evolve throughout the play?

Lady Macbeth's character evolves from a strong, masculine-dominant figure to a more vulnerable, feminine position, culminating in her tragic downfall marked by sleepwalking and guilt.

What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's statement 'unsex me here'?

Lady Macbeth's statement 'unsex me here' signifies her desire to rid herself of her feminine qualities and embrace a more masculine, ruthless nature to achieve her ambitions.

How does Lady Macbeth use language to assert her dominance over Macbeth?

Lady Macbeth uses commanding language, such as 'Hither, that I may pour my spirits in thine ear,' to assert her dominance and manipulate Macbeth, reflecting her psychological astuteness.

In what way does Lady Macbeth's ambition differ from traditional female ambitions of the time?

Lady Macbeth's ambition differs in that she does not use a man as a path to glory, as was common for women of the time. Instead, she steps over traditional lines and seeks power and ambition in her own right.

What is the 'devouring mother' archetype as portrayed by Lady Macbeth?

The 'devouring mother' archetype is portrayed by Lady Macbeth as a corrupt and manipulative figure who usurps the will of others, particularly her husband, for her own aggrandizement.

How does Lady Macbeth's manipulation of Macbeth reflect her understanding of his weaknesses?

Lady Macbeth's manipulation reflects her deep understanding of Macbeth's insecurities regarding his manhood, both sexually and emotionally. She uses these insights to pressure him into actions that align with her ambitions.

What is the tragic flaw in Lady Macbeth's character?

The tragic flaw in Lady Macbeth's character is her lack of self-knowledge. She deceives herself into believing she can shed her compassion and remorse, which ultimately leads to her psychological breakdown and downfall.

How does Lady Macbeth's relationship with her lost child influence her actions and motivations?

Lady Macbeth's relationship with her lost child deeply influences her actions and motivations. The loss fuels her ambition and her desire to prove her strength, leading her to suppress her natural compassion and remorse.

What is the significance of Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene in revealing her inner turmoil?

The sleepwalking scene is significant as it reveals Lady Macbeth's inner turmoil and guilt. It shows her inability to escape her actions and the psychological impact of her deeds, highlighting her deteriorating mental state.

How does Lady Macbeth's character serve as a reflection of Macbeth's own weaknesses and fears?

Lady Macbeth's character serves as a reflection of Macbeth's weaknesses and fears by projecting her own self-hatred and fear onto him. This scapegoating allows her to distance herself from her own guilt and remorse.

What does the contrast between Lady Macbeth and a 'better man' represent in the play?

The contrast represents the difference between a character who is driven by ambition and power, leading to their moral and psychological downfall, and a character who embodies virtues and integrity, offering a foil to the tragic path of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth.

Outlines

00:00

🎭 Character Dynamics in Macbeth

This paragraph discusses the mirroring relationship between Lady Macbeth and Macbeth, highlighting their parallel character development throughout the play. Lady Macbeth is portrayed as initially masculine and dominant, eventually transitioning to a feminine and subordinate role. The speaker emphasizes Shakespeare's mastery in creating such complex characters and the tragic flaw of self-deception in Lady Macbeth, who tries to rid herself of her femininity and compassion, ultimately leading to her downfall.

05:00

👑 Power and Manipulation in Lady Macbeth's Role

The second paragraph delves into Lady Macbeth's use of power and manipulation, particularly her psychological astuteness and her ability to influence Macbeth. It explores the concept of 'toxic femininity' and how Lady Macbeth, in her quest for power, becomes a corrupt queen, embodying the negative aspect of the 'great mother' archetype. The speaker also touches on the idea of the 'devouring mother' and the psychological impact of such a figure on children, drawing parallels to Lady Macbeth's manipulative behavior.

10:01

🤴🏻 The Tragic Misunderstanding of Manhood

This paragraph examines Lady Macbeth's flawed understanding of manhood, which she equates with brute force and a lack of compassion. The speaker discusses her self-deception and the tragic consequences of her actions, including her inability to kill Duncan due to her suppressed compassion. The paragraph also explores the theme of remorse and the psychological impact of the characters' actions on Lady Macbeth, leading to her eventual breakdown and the revelation of her true nature.

15:02

🏰 The Contrast Between Lady Macbeth and the Ideal Man

In the final paragraph, the speaker contrasts Lady Macbeth's character with the concept of an ideal man, who embodies a balance of both masculine and feminine qualities. The paragraph concludes with a brief mention of a better man, possibly alluding to other characters in the play who serve as a foil to the tragic figures of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. The speaker invites viewers to like, subscribe, and consider purchasing PDFs for further analysis, summarizing the character analysis of Macbeth.

Keywords

💡Animus

Animus refers to the masculine aspect of a woman's psyche, often associated with assertiveness and action. In the video, Lady Macbeth is described as 'animus possessed,' indicating her initial dominance and masculine traits. She attempts to embody masculine strength and decisiveness, which is central to her character's development and the play's exploration of gender roles.

💡Hubris

Hubris is excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to one's downfall. The video discusses Lady Macbeth's hubris, particularly when she believes herself to be unassailable and above consequences. This concept is integral to the tragic outcome of the play, as it underscores the characters' overreaching ambition and eventual punishment.

💡Toxic Femininity

Toxic femininity is a term used to describe harmful behaviors that are traditionally associated with women, such as manipulation and emotional control. The video script describes Lady Macbeth as embodying 'toxic femininity' when she uses her psychological astuteness to manipulate Macbeth, reflecting on her character's dark side and the destructive nature of her ambition.

💡Devouring Mother

The 'devouring mother' archetype represents a negative maternal figure who consumes or controls others for her own benefit. In the script, Lady Macbeth is portrayed as a 'devouring mother' when she usurps the will of others, particularly Macbeth, for her own aggrandizement, illustrating the destructive aspect of traditional female power.

💡Self-Deception

Self-deception is the act of lying to oneself, often to avoid confronting uncomfortable truths. The video highlights Lady Macbeth's self-deception, as she denies her natural compassion and remorse in an attempt to appear strong and masculine. This self-deception is a key element of her tragic flaw and contributes to her psychological breakdown.

💡Narcissism

Narcissism is an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself. The video points out Lady Macbeth's narcissism through the repetition of the word 'my' in her speech, revealing her self-centeredness and the language she uses to express herself. This trait is linked to her inability to empathize with others and her ultimate downfall.

💡Inauthentic Life

An inauthentic life is one that is not true to one's own values or nature. The video discusses how Lady Macbeth leads an inauthentic life by suppressing her natural compassion and embracing a ruthless ambition. This inauthenticity is presented as a source of internal conflict and a driving force behind her tragic end.

💡Scapegoating

Scapegoating is the act of blaming others for one's own faults or problems. The script describes how Lady Macbeth scapegoats Macbeth, projecting her own fears and weaknesses onto him. This behavior is a form of denial and avoidance, allowing her to distance herself from her own shortcomings and the consequences of her actions.

💡PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The video script suggests that Lady Macbeth experiences PTSD as a result of her involvement in the murder of King Duncan, reflecting her deep-seated guilt and horror at the act she has committed.

💡Horcruxes

In the context of the video, 'horcruxes' is a metaphor borrowed from the Harry Potter series, referring to the act of tearing out a part of one's soul to protect oneself from death. The video uses this concept to describe Lady Macbeth's psychological fragmentation, where she has 'ripped out' her compassion and remorse, leading to her eventual breakdown.

💡Masculine and Feminine

The video explores the concepts of masculine and feminine traits, particularly as they manifest in Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. Lady Macbeth initially adopts masculine traits of aggression and dominance, while Macbeth later takes on more traditionally feminine roles of passivity and emotional vulnerability. This exploration is central to the video's analysis of gender dynamics and the characters' psychological states.

Highlights

Lady Macbeth and Macbeth are mirror images, reflecting each other's traits and development throughout the play.

Lady Macbeth begins as masculine and dominant, embodying the animus, but ends in a feminine and subordinate position.

Shakespeare uses language to reveal Lady Macbeth's narcissism and her desire to be a 'sociopathic pure masculine force'.

Lady Macbeth's ambition is traditionally expressed through manipulation, using her husband as a path to glory.

She is more psychologically astute than Macbeth, using her words as her weapon, showcasing her feminine power.

Lady Macbeth's toxic femininity is portrayed through her manipulative and devouring mother archetype.

Her moral awareness and strong sense of right and wrong are her tragic flaws, leading to her downfall.

Lady Macbeth's self-deception is evident in her attempts to suppress her compassion, viewing it as a weakness.

The contrast between Lady Macbeth's and Macbeth's understanding of manhood, with Lady Macbeth valuing brute force over compassion.

Lady Macbeth's remorse and horror at the actions she has set in motion, indicating her underlying compassion.

The concept of scapegoating is explored through Lady Macbeth's projection of her own fears and weaknesses onto Macbeth.

Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking scene reveals her fear of punishment and her internal conflict.

The analysis of Lady Macbeth's character through the lens of the 'great mother' figure, both positive and negative.

Lady Macbeth's psychological breakdown is linked to her inauthentic life and the lies she tells herself.

The tragic implications of Lady Macbeth's character, including her PTSD and the consequences of her actions.

A comparison of Lady Macbeth's character to a better man, contrasting her tragic flaws with a more integrated personality.

The importance of self-knowledge and authenticity in Shakespeare's portrayal of Lady Macbeth's tragic journey.

Transcripts

hi everyone welcome to Shakespeare

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description for details so as we've

already discussed they are Lady Macbeth

Macbeth are mirror images of each other

Shakespeare does that a lot by the way

he has two characters and they run they

run a parallel course throughout the

play that happens that happens a lot uh

um he's so it's not easy to do uh

dramatically so so Shakespeare is is a

master of that so she starts off animus

possessed she's all masculine or thinks

she is she's not but she thinks she is

she's animus possessed she begins to

play in the masculine dominant position

as we said and she ends in this in the

feminine subordinate position and

there's that moment of parapatia uh

where where she cracks where go back

onto my theme video where you know

Macbeth is asking all the questions when

he's in the feminine position and then

it reverses and Lady Macbeth is saying

well what's to be done what are we going

to do what are we going to do in a very

a feeble feeble uh more uh vulnerable

feminine position DC uh so again like

Macbeth she is huberson sick she is

ambitious fine be ambitious but who

dares I dare do all that may become a

woman who dares do more is none do you

see she she steps over the line uh

traditionally how how do women Express

their Ambitions of course they had to

use men to do it uh with rare exceptions

and and stunning rare exceptions like

Queen Elizabeth of course uh the the

first and the second so women had to use

their husbands as paths to Glory so

that's what she does

uh so here let's so just just to prove

how how that Shakespeare does want us to

see here as the as the dominant

masculine uh uh participant in this

marriage she says very very clearly here

she says I don't want to animus

possessed well here take my anima unsex

my enema get my enema out of me I don't

want any womanly feeling at all I want

to be a sociopathic pure masculine Force

DC she's lying to herself she tries it

but she's lying to herself because

that's what we're going to talk about

down here she she's just like Macbeth

she doesn't understand herself and

that's her tragedy DC uh here we go

again she says hi this is when she gets

the uh in act one where she gets the

letter and she says oh wow the

supernatural Spirits have said that he's

going to be king that I'm going to be

king do you see uh uh and so she says hi

thee Heather come here Macbeth you're

too full of Milky humankindness you need

me and he knows that he needs her do you

see Heidi Heather come here so that I

may pour my spirits look at the word my

and the word my is repeated here that

indicates the language we use indicates

how we see ourselves you see the

narcissism is revealed in your language

listen to what your friends say

hi the hither that I may pour my spirits

in thine ear and chastise with the Valor

of my tongue all that impedes thee from

the crown

do you see now look at the words here my

spirit she doesn't have she doesn't

fight with her uh sword it's her spirits

do you see that's the feminine power her

tongue her words do you see she's more

psychologically astute by Miles than

poor old dumb Macbeth do you see so

that's where she gets her her strength

absolutely uh but she's she she's

redefining the these this feminine

strength and she's putting it in a

masculine container DSC I think that's

how we can think about it very very

interesting uh here we go again the same

thing here uh then she gets news that

Duncan's actually coming to visit the

Macbeth's at their castle and she says

holy crap this is a good eye this is

this is a fortunate turn of events uh

the Raven himself his horse that croaks

the Fatal Duncan uh fatal entrance of

Duncan under my battlements isn't that

telling it's my battlements not ours and

not Macbeth's it belongs to her toxic

femininity

at its finest okay so speaking of toxic

femininity here comes the devouring

mother archetype just as the great

father has a negative and positive

aspect so does the great mother she

becomes Queen but of course she's she's

the corrupt Queen she she is the great

mother in in her negative aspect

traditional female power is

psycho-emotional rather than physical

and that's what we see here being played

out in this play uh Lady Macbeth is much

smarter much more psychologically astute

than Macbeth and that makes him easy to

manipulate uh together with his

weaknesses uh and so she is manipulative

uh the the edible mother the devouring

mother usurps the will of others for her

own aggrandizement and in particular of

course and most tragically the children

what the edible mother does with the

devouring mother does is she says to the

kids not in these words but

everything she does she gives these

signals to the kid that you are not you

all of your life's energies are mine you

are me do you see what I'm saying and

that absolutely destroys the kids

ability to go through life in an

independent healthy integrated way

uh so later Macbeth understands and

exploits Macbeth's weaknesses and her

son's weaknesses and she basically says

she actually says right here she says if

you don't kill Duncan I won't love you

that's what the edible mom does if you

don't get a grades I don't love you if

you don't behave like this I don't love

you if you embarrass me I won't love you

you are not lovable if you don't get A's

you are not lovable wow I mean that just

destroys a human and that's why I think

Macbeth had that kind of mother and so

we tend to marry our parents if we've

had healthy relationships with our

parents we we marry a healthy guy and we

have our own healthy relationships if we

have a a distorted corrupt relationship

with our parents we marry that distorted

corrupt uh version uh in in our in our

mates in in a vain attempt to if I can

finally get that Mom or that Dad to Love

Me Do you see uh my new mom my husband

or my wife then I've then I've then I

become lovable like NDC it's an absolute

it's a cosmic tragedy anyway so here's a

here's what she says she basically says

uh you okay you're trying to make

excuses not to kill Duncan well your

excuses are soft and Squishy and weak

and pathetic and and from this time such

I account thy love your love is weak and

pathetic and useless to me your love is

useless to me if you don't kill Duncan

well that is the mom who says if you

don't get A's I won't love you you're

unlovable

terrible terrible terrible here's

another way she manipulates him by

picking at his manhood do you see a

child is weak it's by Nature by

definition a child is weak and so so so

the edible mom will pick on those

weaknesses you're just a little kid what

do you know you do what I tell you to do

and you be me uh so here she says the

same kind of thing when you just do it

then you were a man there's your

weakness I know what your weakness is

you're you're insecure on your manhood

sexually and emotionally and so if you

kill Duncan then you'll be a man but if

you don't kill Duncan you're not a man

what are you if you're not a man DC

brutal absolutely brutal so here we see

uh this is from this is from Coraline of

course this is the other mother this is

the negative aspect of of the of the

positive mother figure of the great

mother figure DC there's the queen in

her negative aspect terrifying and they

destroy with a smile

uh the man will destroy with a frown and

a punch in the face uh

and the woman will destroy with a smile

manipulative clever as psychologically

astute smile only look up clear she says

to alter favor ever is to fear leave all

the rest to me I'll take care of this

you just be a man and watch watch how

you behave in front of other people and

I'll take care of everything else do you

see that's uh that's that's that's that

that's Judy Dench brilliant acting

absolutely brilliant and he is powerless

against that feminine power

Shakespeare's so so smart okay well

let's let's get to let's get to the

tragedy this is where we have sympathy

for Lady Macbeth again she is morally

aware I've already talked about this

she's not a psychopath she's not a

sociopath she has a strong sense of

what's right and wrong that's her ironic

tragic flaw I've already explained that

and she suppresses this perceived

weakness in herself she sees that she

sees compassion as a weakness unsects me

here get rid of this icky icky

compassion I want to be pure masculine

steel DC well she's lying to herself and

that's the tragic flaw you know that's

the lack of self-knowledge that's what

leads us all to her Doom had he not

resembled my father as he slept I would

have done it so here she she goes in and

she gets you know

the Macbeth are planning to kill Duncan

and she sees Duncan sleeping and she

can't kill Duncan herself because she

has compassion she hasn't been unsexed

she does have the feminine side she does

have the yin and the Yang in her she is

an integrated character at the beginning

of the play but she's lying to herself

and pretending that she's not so she's

not the person she thought she was she

doesn't understand her limitations she

doesn't understand her own strengths

that compassion is a strength you

recognize goodness you recognize

goodness good now be like McDuff and be

like Malcolm be like young c word and

give your life in service of that

goodness my goodness

she's the wrong woman for the job of

course she follows the wrong Hagrid it's

an inauthentic life and it always leads

to tragedy so here's another great quote

here she says now she's trying to man up

Macbeth and say I'm a more of a man than

you are you have to become a man and she

says I have given suck to a baby and I

know how tender it is to love the child

that milks me now remember this is

actually significant she she they lost

their child they have no children uh we

don't know how many children she had

but she had at least one and it died and

here she says I know what it's like to

milk the baby that that uh that I love

uh and

she says I would while it was smiling in

my face have plucked my nipple

from his boneless gums and dashed out

its brains had ISO sworn to do this as

you have done

oh my goodness do you see it's Absolute

Total self-deception she she her heart's

breaking and she's become a tyrant

because of her wound the wound that she

she lost her children and in the most

recent version the 2013 uh sorry the

2022 version of of Macbeth a filmed

version there's a lot of things that

they do they play with the Shakespeare's

themes uh in a very very different way

uh it's not I'm I I like it but I don't

love it this I think comes this version

the 1979 version comes closer to

Shakespeare's Vision I believe uh but in

that in that Vision they did have when

when Lady Macbeth is sleepwalking they

have they have Lady Macbeth actually

pretending to cradle or imagining in her

sleep that she's cradling her baby and

that's that's really really tragic too

so so that's her wound but here she is

pretending to be fierce Warrior she

doesn't understand what manhood is she

doesn't she doesn't understand go back

and watch this video she doesn't

understand that a man that a good man is

that integrated man DC a good man is

this this is the feminine man as I've

mentioned in my theme video and that's

the masculine man and the perfect man is

a Harmony of both that physical strength

and that that that that compassion

that's what that's what makes a man she

doesn't understand what a man is and so

she's lying to herself that and you know

convincing herself that a man is only

Brute Force

so in in a strange way like Macbeth she

is cowardly she is afraid of punishment

that comes out in a few instances in the

play uh especially in her sleepwalking

scene which is brilliantly done by Judy

Dench she's afraid of punishment but she

can't accept the truth of this about

herself she doesn't want to be cowardly

that's how scapegoating Works she

scapegoats Macbeth throughout the whole

play uh that's what that's Cape coding

works I'm not I'm not stinky

those people are stinky I'm not stupid

those people are stupid I'm not useless

those people are useless you see I'm not

cowardly those people are cowardly

that's how scapegoating works you take

what you hate in yourself you ball it

into a little sticky muddy ball and you

throw it onto another group of people do

you see or another individual person

that's what scapegoating is and so she

does that she projects onto her husband

everything that she despises in herself

it's a convenience kind of distancing

those people are dirty not me do you see

what I mean those people are lazy not me

that's scapegoating so it's convenient

distance and she escapes go she escaped

goats to avoid admitting her own

weakness and her remorse I'm not soft

I'm pure man

I'm not womanly I'm not cowardly Macbeth

is do you see and here's here's where it

comes out it comes out right here look

at this uh she says

this is when she's ringing your hand

she's saying what will these hands and

air be clean in that famous scene where

she's trying to rub out the guilt of the

blood-stained guilt and immediately says

this look at that look it she interrupts

herself and she says no more of that my

Lord no more of that and this is this is

where she's actually saying it she's

looking at she's she's imagining she

sees Macbeth and she says no more of

that my Lord no more of that you you Mar

you you ruin all of our plans with your

fear it's not you lady it's not Macbeth

it's you do you see what I mean that's

that's afraid but she refuses to admit

it and that break in this shows her

schizophrenic crack up it really really

is this is what nervous breakdown is

this is what happens when you live an

inauthentic life when you lie to

yourself you Shakespeare understood the

ancient Greeks understood in their in

their dramas and their poetry that you

can't escape your own you can't escape

yourself you can't

okay so here here it is again the same

scene uh uh where she she says hell is

murky and she's crying she's looking

down into hell and she sees punishment

and what does that reveal it reveals

that she's afraid but no I can't be

afraid because I'm a man and she says

fine my Lord Phi a soldier and Afraid

she throws that sticky ball of her own

self-hatred her coward is her fear her

very natural fear onto her husband and

says it's not me that's a coward it's

you do you see what it's so it's so

brilliant fine my little fire Soldier

and a fear do you hear that

what need we fear who knows it here's

for hubris you see we don't have to fear

who knows anything when none can call

our power to account we are unassailable

we are we we are fine DC there's her

hubris but the hubris is a lie and as

I've shown with the iceberg thing you

can never lie to yourself you never

escape from yourself

and then she immediately cracks again do

you see the the disjunction here she's

in she's being ripped into her psyche

has been ripped into and she's the one

who's done The Ripping it's the

horcrux's thing go back and watch

methane video I talk about Voldemort and

the horcruxes you can rip your soul out

if you want to if you're a psychopath it

doesn't work it doesn't matter but if

you're not a psychopath you can't rip

your own soul out and that's what these

two people have done

and then she cries again yet who would

have thought the old man to have so much

blood in him now that's a tender tender

do you see that she again that's a

father if he had not looked like my

father I would have killed him but who

would have thought the old man would

have so much blood in him there's that

absolute remorse she's she's horrified

she it's it's a PTSD and I talk about

this in the theme video PTSD comes from

uh uh uh not necessarily witnessing

other people doing horrible things which

is bad enough and it can't come from

that but more often and more more

destructively it comes from the

awareness that we can commit those

Horrors and she is part of these Horrors

now do you see she's implicated and easy

even if she didn't really kill Duncan

she's implicated in these Horrors and

she she her her psyche has cracked

because uh her self-perception as as

someone who's strong uh and and uh has

been broken and her her remorse that

that natural part the horcrux that love

and that remorse and that the the the

the feminine uh compassion she's that

out of herself and that's the PTSD

that's where she's having this newest

breakdown

oh wow really really interesting now in

contrast to those tortured characters we

get a portrait of a better man which is

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