1} During the Jacobean era ~ distinct societal expectations
between roles of men and women.
Women ~ submissive & accept lesser status
concept of equality ~ seemed foreign

3} Shakespeare's creation ~ Lady Macbeth {subverts that idea} of female submission
sinister figure, suppress feminine qualities
expresses power, {decisively} challenges husband & his masculinity.

5} She turns to the spirits that tend on mortal thoughts to unsex her.
portrays:
~ need of abnormal sources
~ to alter normal gender role qualities for her.

8} Shakespeare's intentions:
~representation of personal ideas
~suggestion of potential women
Shes :
~a disclaimer
~a warning

9} Implicit warning:
~conform to your given gender roles
~or dire consequences