Analyzing Lady Macbeth's Speech

I prefered the first representation of the speech, mainly because of the effectiveness of the actress’ tone and pauses. The scene started off with the sound of the crows, which immediately set the mood for the whole speech, preparing the audience for something dreary. The background in the scene also played into the tone and mood of the speech. I liked how it was in a dark hall, with some small spots of light. The actress was able to portray Lady MacBeth’s character by putting extra emphasis on important words. She used this technique when she expressed, “And fill me from the crown to the toe topfull / Of direst cruelty; make thick my blood” (I.iii.40-41). After finishing the first line, the actress says ‘of’, but then pauses for a few seconds.