Lady Macbeth: Witch-like Elements and Gendered Witchcraft

This chapter explores the character of Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth and her association with witchcraft. It discusses her portrayal as a fiend-like queen and the role of sexual ambiguity in provoking fear. The chapter also examines anxieties surrounding witchcraft, including the reversal of gender norms and the association with violence towards children.