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.
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 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.
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 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.