Macbeth and his wife cannot be easily characterized as villains. In Act One Macbeth’s eagerness to share the good news of what is to come with his wife is evident. They are a devoted team. He calls her “his dearest partner of greatness.” He truly loves her and appreciates all she has done for him. In the beginning of the play Macbeth is a brave and courageous man. He is one of Duncan’s …showed first 75 words of 754 total…

…showed last 75 words of 754 total…out the full details of their assassination. Macbeth is even terrified of her superhuman self-control and unfailing resourcefulness. Throughout the play her courage and her practicality go hand in hand. It is only in private that she shows her weariness. She urges Macbeth to sleep and her faith in sleep is ironical because that is when she expresses her innermost concerns. These actions lead to her mental breakdown from the crimes, which have haunted her.