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.



From Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Question
Use the lines to answer the question.

Macbeth

What is one interpretation of why Lady Macbeth wants her husband to quickly forget the deed he just committed?

(1 point)
Responses

because she fears that dwelling on the murder will prompt them to commit more murders
because she fears that dwelling on the murder will prompt them to commit more murders

because she believes that the murder will make Macbeth’s rule illegitimate
because she believes that the murder will make Macbeth’s rule illegitimate

because she cannot grasp the gravity of the murder and wants to believe it never happened
because she cannot grasp the gravity of the murder and wants to believe it never happened

because she believes that the murder will interfere with Macbeth becoming king

Answer 1

One interpretation of why Lady Macbeth wants her husband to quickly forget the deed he just committed is **because she fears that dwelling on the murder will prompt them to commit more murders**. This is reflected in her lines when she advises Macbeth not to think too deeply about their actions, as such thoughts could lead to madness.