Macbeth by William Shakespeare Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player, That struts and frets his hour upon the stage, And then is heard no more. It is a tale Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, Signifying nothing. From Macbeth by William Shakespeare Question Use the passage to answer the question. How does the analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare’s Macbeth help to develop meaning? (1 point) Responses It gives a clue as to how the characters wanted to live their lives. It gives a clue as to how the characters wanted to live their lives. It hints that some lives are better lived than others. It hints that some lives are better lived than others. It highlights the fact that life is fleeting. It highlights the fact that life is fleeting. It suggests that life is more valuable when a person has friends.

Answer 1

The best response to how the analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare’s Macbeth helps to develop meaning is: It highlights the fact that life is fleeting.

This analogy compares life to a "walking shadow" and a "poor player" on a stage, emphasizing the transient, ephemeral nature of existence and the ultimate insignificance of one's actions, suggesting that life lacks lasting meaning.