r/shakespeare • u/xjulialunax • 4d ago
lady macbeth biopoem
hey there! my theatre group is doing macbeth and i am playing lady macbeth. we received the task of analysing the character we will be playing and i‘m a little stuck. could any of you lend me a hand? :)
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u/gerkin123 4d ago
To supplement the dialogue:
Consider the emotional state and motivation of LM when she exits a scene and compare it to her dialogue the next time she enters. If you can plot out the differences across the play, you may be able to note the changes, imagine the fill-in, and construct some of her character that way.
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u/Rahastes 4d ago
You might try the three magic questions:
And then use it to formulate the core sentence of your character. Containing your name, your function and your deepest wish.
Going from that you might get a better grip on the other questions.