Macbeth by William ShakespeareTask: - Explain what Act 1, scene 7, tells us about the character of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. What troubles Macbeth at the beginning of the scene and how does Lady Macbeth persuade him to go through with killing Duncan? My goal in this essay is to explain what Act 1, Scene 7, tells us about the characters of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. , and what problems does Macbeth encounter and how does Lady Macbeth persuade him to murder King Duncan. The purpose that Shakespeare wrote Act 1, Scene 7, is to further inform the audience about Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's feelings and thoughts regarding the murder of King Duncan. For example, when Macbeth leaves the dinner table, deciding what to do, he is worried and considering whether to murder him, Lady Macbeth stirs up Macbeth's spirits and manipulates his mind. When Lady Macbeth says, “When you dared to do it, then you were a man.” » Lady Macbeth manipulates his mind. Before this scene, we are told that King Duncan hears good news about the Battle of Norway. On the way home, Macbeth and Banquo meet three witches who tell Macbeth that he will become king and that he will be the Thane of Cawdor. The belief of the three witches led Macbeth to write a letter to Lady Macbeth telling her the exciting news. Macbeth's bravery and courage in the Norwegian army's battle caused the king to reward Macbeth Thane of Cawdor. After act 1 scene 7, Macbeth becomes king through the death of Duncan. Act 1, scene 7, plays an important role in the play because in this scene, Macbeth cannot control himself or know what he is going to do. "First, as I am a kinsman and his subject, both strong against the act; secondly, as his guest..." Macbeth knows he should not kill the king, rather he should protect him , but on the other hand, he could be king and do whatever he wants. The character Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 7, tells readers that Macbeth is weak and that his wife is the dominant figure in their marital relationship. Before this scene, Macbeth was described as a brave and powerful warrior. We have also established that Macbeth is greedy and hungry to obtain the power to become king, but in this scene conscience and fear trouble Macbeth to kill Duncan..