In his didactic play Macbeth Shakespeare uses the caricature of Lady Macbeth to defy and subvert natural roles. Through her sacrilegious language to ‘unsex me here’ Lady Macbeth embodies darkness and forces audiences to align her with that of the witches who existed in a Jameson era, sought to chaos and destruction within society lady Macbeth is presented as threatening, conveying the same energy and notions as the witches. Shakespeare explores the detrimental and shameful consequences of violating gods ordained structure using Lady Macbeths fate as a deterrence specifically to women who were susceptible to the same outcome of becoming a witch. Through this, Shakespeare alludes to King James fascination in witches and reinforces the security of the monarchy by emphasizing the consequences of rejecting a holy structure. In the beginning, Lady Macbeth is quickly established as a domineering figure, through her husbands speech, admitting he “lacks the spur to prick his intent” implies that he lacks the impetus to carry out the action of regicide, whilst acknowledging its overbearing presence he is aware that his ambition is far too insufficient to force his way upon the monarchy. Shakespeare reveals Macbeth is actually intimidated by the magnitude of his ambition, suggesting he requires a ‘spur’ to guide him. Arguably, Lady Macbeth assumes the role of the ‘spur’ he lacks assisting in his outrageous usurpation to the throne. Shakespeare reveals to audiences that Lady Macbeth’s role is significant emphasizing her coercive effect upon her husband signifying to audiences that she will play a major role in both their outcomes. To a Jacobean audience this relationship would be perceived as highly unnatural and likely forbidden, women were often maternal figures and gentle. People would’ve been intrigued as to how this disruption in hierarchy would result in. Ultimately, Shakespeare interests readers by rejecting societal gender norms In the extract, Lady Macbeths has physically embodied darkness, demanding spirits to exempt her from femininity. “Come you spirits” Shakespeare uses a coercive tone, Lady Macbeth almost sounds seductive this could perhaps warn audiences that women can use their sexuality to socially elevate themselves whilst performing unholy rituals behind closed doors. Shakespeare alludes to the theme of appearances versus reality signifying the deceitful nature of women existing within society through this, Shakespeare uses Jacobean contemporary fear of witches to create anxiety, forcing audiences to become more aware of individuals. Shakespeare may have done this to please King James I, who was fascinated in witches even creating a book surrounding the topic called ‘damoneloguie’ Furthermore, Lady Macbeths is further presented as a threat to society through her unholy language to ‘unsex me’ here she pleads with spirits to grant her the traits if a powerful man to assist her husband who she feels is “too full of milk of human kindness” her criticism towards Macbeths masculinity could suggest her own insecurity, in the play ‘milk’ is used as a reoccurring metaphor for maternity. Shakespeare may have done this to emphasize Lady Macbeths inability to birth child, revealing that she is infertile. Reinforced through her aggressive language as she talks of ‘the babe that milks me’ and how she would ‘dash the brains out’. This could introduce a religious aspect, possibly signifying her infertility as a punishment from god. Lady Macbeths hostility towards femininity and her husbands masculinity. Cultivates her as completely unnatural as she fits neither category. Shakespeare could be perhaps be revealing the difficulty of existing as a woman and the unrealistic standards they were forced to uphold in a Jameson era, showing audiences the awful measures a women must project upon themselves to mimic the power of men. Shakespeare suggests that Lady Macbeths insecurities are worsened by that of society making her susceptible to devilish external forces. This reveals Lady Macbeths danger could be the fault of society. Shakespeare could be indirectly criticizing a patriarchal society urging individuals to be more equal to reduce the possibility of witches. Shakespeare continues to use religion to reinforce Lady Macbeth as a danger to society as she urges her husband to “look like the innocent flower but be the serpent underneath” Shakespeare uses biblical imagery to directly reference the original sin, In which Eve manipulates Adam into eating from the tree of wisdom. Similarly, Lady Macbeth coerces her husband into committing regicide This could depict how women could manipulate men also emphasizing the idea of appearance versus. By doing this, Shakespeare increases the magnitude of lady Macbeths actions through introducing a religious aspect Jacobean Christians are enraged, portraying her actions as an active defiance against god. Shakespeare does this to emphasize that diverting from natural roles and violating gods ordained order is undoubtedly a sin and will result in great damnation. This ultimately deters individuals from behaving apart from societal norms and enforces the security of the nation. This would please King James who often faced threats from the people thus Shakespeares uses christianity to create fear amongst Jacobean people. Ultimately, Shakespeare reveals the psychological consequences of violating god ordained structure. Lady Macbeth finally experiences internal decay as her actions become too overwhelming to handle. Proven through her distressed hyperbolic speech in which she proclaims “all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand” symbolizes that her guilt is irreversible and cannot be nullified with even a great scale of pleasurable smells and flavors. ironically, this contradicts her indifferent claim of ‘a little water washes us of this deed’ Shakespeare reveals her false attempt to claim security through becoming more masculine is futile and that individuals will always succumb to nature, just like how Lady Macbeth is now embodying the feeble nature of what a women was in the Jameson era. Shakespeare supports the belief of gender roles as he creates Lady Macbeth to be mentally weak towards the end. By doing so, he strengthens belief and trust in the Great chain of being thus it would be less likely that individuals would reject, or defy a structure they believe is truthful. In conclusion, Lady Macbeth is presented as an extremely dangerous character who disrupts society and forces her will upon others. However, Shakespeare reveals that her actions are futile due to the strength of Christianity and morality as she is broken down by both. Revealing her as a threat, but a more significant one to a sacrilegious society, one that cannot be protected and governed my Christian values. Ultimately, she is a dangerous character but can be challenged through security and belief in gods ordained order and Christianity.