Question
Macbeth
LADY MACBETH:
Consider it not so deeply
MACBETH:
But wherefore could not I pronounce "Amen"?
I had most need of blessing, and "Amen"
Stuck in my throat.
LADY MACBETH:
These deeds must not be thought
after these ways; so, it will make us mad.
Lady Macbeth claims that she wants her husband to forget the murder of Duncan because it will "make us mad." How else could her intent be interpreted?
A. She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought
B. She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act
C. She believes that her husband's weakness will harm his ability to rule
D. She believes that her husband's religious faith will interfere with the witches' prophecy
LADY MACBETH:
Consider it not so deeply
MACBETH:
But wherefore could not I pronounce "Amen"?
I had most need of blessing, and "Amen"
Stuck in my throat.
LADY MACBETH:
These deeds must not be thought
after these ways; so, it will make us mad.
Lady Macbeth claims that she wants her husband to forget the murder of Duncan because it will "make us mad." How else could her intent be interpreted?
A. She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought
B. She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act
C. She believes that her husband's weakness will harm his ability to rule
D. She believes that her husband's religious faith will interfere with the witches' prophecy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Lady Macbeth's intent can be interpreted in several ways, but the most fitting interpretation given the context of the passage is:
**B. She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act.**
In this moment, Lady Macbeth is urging Macbeth to stop dwelling on the murder and to focus on consolidating their power. She recognizes that excessive contemplation of their crime could lead to paranoia and suspicion, which would jeopardize their plans. Therefore, her insistence on not thinking too deeply about the murder reflects a practical concern about maintaining their safety and ambition.
**B. She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act.**
In this moment, Lady Macbeth is urging Macbeth to stop dwelling on the murder and to focus on consolidating their power. She recognizes that excessive contemplation of their crime could lead to paranoia and suspicion, which would jeopardize their plans. Therefore, her insistence on not thinking too deeply about the murder reflects a practical concern about maintaining their safety and ambition.