The quote from the three witches, "Fair is foul and foul is fair," echoes throughout the story, and is the backbone of the many switches that occur between and amongst the characters and their positions. ...
Possibly the most notable switch occurs between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. When Lady Macbeth learns of the witches prophecy, she is absolute in her decision to kill the King. Macbeth, while he clearly likes the idea, and even shares her desire, falters on holding his promise to her until she threatens his manhood directly. After he kills the King and Banquo (separately) he is distraught with shame and guilt, while Lady Macbeth holds herself together and covers for his strange behavior.
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