Entity: LADY-MACBETH
Lady-Macbeth is a term used to describe an unpleasant, cruel, or maliciously insane woman, often associated with the character Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare's play Macbeth.
Lady-Macbeth
Etymology
The term 'Lady-Macbeth' is derived from the character Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth.
Definition
Lady-Macbeth refers to an unpleasant, cruel, or maliciously insane woman, often associated with manipulative or power-hungry behavior.
Historical Context
Lady Macbeth is a leading character in Shakespeare's play Macbeth, where she goads her husband into committing regicide to become queen of Scotland.
Cultural Significance
The term Lady-Macbeth is commonly used to describe women exhibiting similar traits of cruelty and manipulation.
Related Concepts
The term Lady-Macbeth is often associated with the portrayal of powerful and ambitious women in literature and media.
See Also
A term used to describe a woman who exhibits traits of cruelty, malice, or insanity, often in a manipulative or power-hungry manner.