![]() ![]() This chapter argues that graphic novel adaptations of Macbeth allow for scholarly interpretations of Lady Macbeth’s character that reflect early modern ideologies. ![]() Furthermore, we can question the importance of her motherhood in the assessment of that villainy. ![]() We can, though, debate the degree of villainy in her character. Readers or spectators of Macbeth would readily agree that Lady Macbeth is notorious for her role in her husband’s descent from hero to serial murderer. Graphic novels do interpret their sources, but the visual images provide material that opens new avenues for the communication of ideas. Though graphic novel adaptations are becoming increasingly popular, they are not often recognised for their potential contributions to academia. Can a graphic novel adaptation serve as evidence for early modern anxieties regarding womanhood? This chapter addresses whether graphic novel adaptations of Macbeth do just that it explores whether graphic novel depictions of Lady Macbeth limit scholarly interpretations of her character by depicting a simplified figure of evil, rather than by characterising her as a complex character reflecting early modern ideas. ![]()
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