One interpretation of why Lady Macbeth wants her husband to quickly forget the deed he just committed (the murder of King Duncan) is d) because she cannot grasp the gravity of the murder and wants to believe it never happened. This perspective suggests that Lady Macbeth is attempting to suppress the emotional weight of their actions. She urges Macbeth to be resolute and dismiss his guilt, reflecting her own struggle to cope with the enormity of their crime. Her initial ambition and desire for power make her overlook the moral implications, leading her to think that forgetting the murder will allow them to move forward unchecked in their quest for the throne.
From Macbeth by William Shakespeare What is one interpretation of why Lady Macbeth wants her husband to quickly forget the deed he just committed? a) because she believes that the murder will make Macbeth's rule illegitimate b) because she believes that the murder will interfere with Macbeth becoming king c) because she fears that dwelling on the murder will prompt them to commit more murders d) because she cannot grasp the gravity of the murder and wants to believe it never happened
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