No person can go through life without facing the consequences of their actions. In fact, it is generally believed that every action must have a reaction. This belief is exhibited in Shakespeare's Macbeth. In the play, Lady Macbeth was the driving force behind her husband, Macbeth, to kill their king. This murder causes a series of consequences for both characters, which will ultimately lead to their downfall. These characters' actions have led to negative repercussions, but audiences will have a hard time pitying them, as their tragedy appears to be self-inflicted. This idea of ​​a self-made tragedy is evident in Lady Macbeth, as she is initially seen as a brutal woman because she convinced Macbeth to kill King Duncan and aided in the murder. However, her guilt will ultimately lead to her death. All tragedies have to start somewhere, even if they are of her own making. Lady Macbeth's calamity begins when she uses mockery to convince Macbeth to kill King Duncan. “When you dared to do it, then you were a man, and to be more than what you were, you would be much more of a man” (I. VII, 54-56). After struggling with the thought of killing Duncan, Macbeth is chastised by Lady Macbeth for his lack of courage. She informs him that killing the king will make him a man, implying that he won't be a man if he doesn't carry out the murder. This develops Lady Macbeth as a ruthless, evil and selfish woman. He will say or do anything to get what he wants, even if it means harming others. It is this selfishness that makes it difficult for the reader to feel empathy towards her later in the play, as it is evident in this scene that her difficulties are of her own making. If she hadn't insisted on the murder, she wouldn't have been put in the middle... middle of paper... one can assume it was out of guilt. As we saw, it was plaguing his dreams and taking a toll on his mental health. The reader can assume that he saw death as the only opportunity for tranquility. Lady Macbeth committed the ultimate crime, and this is how she paid the price. Lady Macbeth began to see the consequences of her actions, but was unable to handle the repercussions. His decisions backfired, even though his initial intentions were positive. The reader can consider Lady Macbeth as an excellent example of karma. Karma is the ancient belief that every action has a negative or positive reaction, balancing the universe. Through Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare teaches the audience that all actions have consequences. She wanted the best for herself, but hurt others to get it. So, what could have been an amazing life turned into a living hell.