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Macbeth LADY MACBETH: Consider it not so deeply MACBETH: But wherefore could not I pronounce "Amen"? I had most need of blessin...Question
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 believes that her husband's weakness will harm his ability to rule.
B. She believes that her husband's religious faith will interfere with the witches' prophecy.
C. She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act.
D. She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought.
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 believes that her husband's weakness will harm his ability to rule.
B. She believes that her husband's religious faith will interfere with the witches' prophecy.
C. She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act.
D. She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought.
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Lady Macbeth's intent in this passage can be interpreted as:
**A. She believes that her husband's weakness will harm his ability to rule.**
This interpretation aligns with Lady Macbeth's overarching concern about Macbeth's character and his ability to seize and maintain power. She perceives his guilt and doubt as signs of weakness that could jeopardize their plans and his ascendancy to the throne. While other options have merit, A best captures her motivation and her desire to push Macbeth beyond his moral hesitation in order to secure their future.
**A. She believes that her husband's weakness will harm his ability to rule.**
This interpretation aligns with Lady Macbeth's overarching concern about Macbeth's character and his ability to seize and maintain power. She perceives his guilt and doubt as signs of weakness that could jeopardize their plans and his ascendancy to the throne. While other options have merit, A best captures her motivation and her desire to push Macbeth beyond his moral hesitation in order to secure their future.