What warning does Lady Macbeth give her husband?

In Shakespeare’s play, Lady Macbeth warns her husband, Macbeth, about the dangers of being too cautious and losing his resolve in the pursuit of power. She tells him to ‘screw his courage to the sticking place’ and not let his noble nature hold him back from seizing the crown. She fears that Macbeth’s hesitation and moral qualms will prevent him from achieving their ambitions. Lady Macbeth’s warning underscores her determination and her belief that ambition requires ruthlessness. This moment highlights the tension between their characters and sets the stage for the moral decline that follows their regicide.

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