How does one define something as perfect? We seem to call things in life perfect when they are flawless. As one of the leading character"s in Shakespeare"s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, did not seem flawless when the audience meets her, in fact she seemed rather the complete opposite. So why is it that A.C. Bradley can say that Strange and almost ludicrous as the statement may sound, she [Lady Macbeth] is a perfect wife? How can this be? With all the evil and conniving things she has done, how can she be considered flawless? In a way however Bradley is right....
which can also account for good words ! of encouragement from a wife. These single pieces of evidence prove not only that she believes in him, but also that he can believe in himself. She reassures him with her optimism that their future king and queen titles are possible, and, with changing his mind about killing Duncan and being named king, she has succeeded in her goal. They are now living in the "happiness" that they both wanted, that of which was solely obtained through Lady Macbeths wilful desire, thus allowing her to be seen as a perfect wife.