Macbeth by William Shakespeare 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. From Macbeth by William Shakespeare Question Use the lines to answer the question. 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? (1 point) Responses She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act. She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act. She believes that her husband’s weakness will harm his ability to rule. She believes that her husband’s weakness will harm his ability to rule. She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought. She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought. She believes that her husband’s religious faith will interfere with the witches’ prophecy. She believes that her husband’s religious faith will interfere with the witches’ prophecy.
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Lady Macbeth's intent can also be interpreted as her belief that dwelling on the murder will weaken their resolve and disrupt their plans for seizing and maintaining power. By urging Macbeth to move on and not think deeply about their actions, she is trying to ensure that they do not become paralyzed by guilt or fear, which could jeopardize their ambitions. Therefore, the most fitting response is:
She believes that her husband’s weakness will harm his ability to rule.
