Compare and contrast the characterization of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in Act 1 Scene 7Talk about Shakespeare's use of figurative language

In Act I, Scene vii, of Macbeth, one
can effectively compare and contrast Lady Macbeth and
Macbeth.

First of all, Lady Macbeth seems to be the
stronger of the two.  She questions Macbeth's manhood.  It is here where readers see the
power that she holds over her husband. Lady Macbeth knows of the prophecy and she seems
determined to get it for her husband.  While Macbeth states that he is man enough, she
questions his ability to gain the crown.

Macbeth, in this
scene, comes across as the weaker of the two.  While he states that he is indeed man
enough, he fails to prove it verbally to his wife.

Here,
both characters seem to know the other character better that they know themselves.  Lady
Macbeth knows that her husband is not strong enough. Macbeth knows that she will not
rest until she gets what she believes is due comes

The only
similarity which one can make in regards to these characters is the fact that they both
want more power.  Little can be said about the similarities between the two in this
scene.