by William Shakespeare
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LADY MACBETH:
Consider it not so deeply.
МАСВЕТН:
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.
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)
• She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought.
O She is afraid they will be caught if they do not act quickly to move on from the act.
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O She believes that her husband's weakness will harm his ability to rule.
Which answer is correct?
1 answer
The most fitting interpretation of Lady Macbeth's intent in the lines provided is:
• She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought.
Lady Macbeth is urging Macbeth to move past the guilt and remorse associated with the murder to maintain their power and not be consumed by madness or regret.
