Diane Mariechild, author of 'Mother Wit' and 'Inner Dance', once said: “A woman is full circle. Within her is the power to create, nourish and transform.” Shakespeare's portrayal of Lady Macbeth contrasts with the typical imagery of women during the Jacobean era. Although Lady Macbeth does not create, cultivate, or transform, she is depicted as an ambiguous character as the play progresses. Initially, Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as manipulative and ambitious, but as the plot progresses, she is also portrayed as a weak woman incapable of influencing Macbeth. To begin with, Shakespeare exemplifies Lady Macbeth as a calculating woman throughout the play; being evil, cunning and masculine. For example, immediately after reading the witches' prophecy, the idea of ​​King Duncan's murder does not bother her. Alternatively, she begins to plot the possible assassination of King Duncan, who was executed by her husband. Imagine "the future in the moment" (1.5 56): Lady Macbeth does not care how she achieves her ambition; He cleverly convinces Macbeth to commit the murder. While harboring murderous thoughts, Lady Macbeth shows false courtesy towards Duncan only to secure his trust in the Macbeths. Therefore, even when her husband falters, Lady Macbeth remains determined in her plans and manipulates her husband using emotional blackmail. He also doesn't panic during the regicide; this shows that he is in control of the situation. Lady Macbeth then asks Macbeth to "go and bring [The daggers] and smear / The sleepy grooms with blood" (2.2 52-3). When he refuses, she shows no hesitation and takes the daggers herself. Finally, Lady Macbeth asks to “sex me” (1.5 39). Being a woman means she's at risk... middle of paper... less gums/ And split brains” (1.7 56-8). Finally, Lady Macbeth wants complete dominance throughout the entire trial as she does not listen to Macbeth's fears. Although Macbeth is worried that he might be caught, Lady Macbeth urges him to carry out the crime. He is not afraid of the consequences that Macbeth may face. Therefore, Lady Macbeth exemplified in Act 1 scene 7 is typical of her because she is dominant and she is persuasive. Furthermore, he has no qualms about using strong language and cruel imagery to convince Macbeth to commit regicide. In conclusion, Shakespeare portrays Lady Macbeth as a strong and cunning woman, who later becomes a helpless and remorseful woman. Furthermore, the passage of Act 1 scene 7 is typical of Lady Macbeth: in the end she dominates the conversation, takes control of the plans and uses different methods to exhort Macbeth.