Macbeth experiences a crisis of conscience regarding the plot to murder King Duncan, but Lady Macbeth ruthlessly questions his manhood and resolve. She presents a meticulous plan to frame the King's chamberlains, eventually convincing Macbeth to proceed with the assassination.
MACBETH: We will proceed no further in this business.
LADY MACBETH: Was the hope drunk wherein you dress’d yourself? Hath it slept since? And wakes it now, to look so green and pale at what it did so freely?
MACBETH: Pr’ythee, peace! I dare do all that may become a man; who dares do more is none.
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