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?
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 religious faith will interfere
with the witches’ prophecy.
She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of
considerable thought.
She believes that her husband’s weakness will harm his
ability to rule.
She may be implying that dwelling on the murder and the guilt associated with it will drive them insane. This interpretation suggests that she is concerned about their mental well-being and stability in the aftermath of the murder.
these are the answer choices
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 religious faith will interfere
with the witches’ prophecy.
She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of
considerable thought.
She believes that her husband’s weakness will harm his
ability to rule.
The closest interpretation from the answer choices would be: She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought. Lady Macbeth may be suggesting that they should not dwell on the murder and its ramifications because it is not worth their time and energy, and that focusing on it will only drive them mad or cause unnecessary distress.
are you sure
I apologize for the confusion. Let me reassess the lines provided in the excerpt:
Lady Macbeth's statement, "Consider it not so deeply," followed by her comment about challenging Macbeth's inability to say "Amen" after committing the murder can be interpreted as her discouraging Macbeth from dwelling too heavily on the murder and the guilt associated with it. It seems she is trying to downplay the significance of the act in order to help them both move on without being consumed by remorse and guilt, as suggested in the answer choice:
- She does not consider the murder to be a subject worthy of considerable thought.
Therefore, based on the lines provided, this would be the most accurate interpretation of Lady Macbeth's intent. Thank you for your patience.