Is it true that Macbeth only wishes that his wife be cured so that she will cease to sleepwalk and talk in her sleep and that He fears that someone who hears her talking will figure out that he is guilty of the killing of Duncan.
If it is can you please tell me in what area (e.i act, line etc) were I can find proof of this?
Thankyou
Here are a couple of good websites to use when looking for something in one of Shakespeare's plays. In the first one, once you select the play and act/scene, you'll find the entire play, with the original language on the left and modern version on the right.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/
In this one, you'll find summaries of the different acts/scenes.
http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/
To find evidence that Macbeth wishes his wife to be cured of sleepwalking to prevent her from revealing his guilt, you can refer to Act 5, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. This scene, commonly known as the "sleepwalking scene," provides insight into Lady Macbeth's troubled state of mind and her guilt-ridden subconscious.
Here's a step-by-step guide to finding the specific lines:
1. Open the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.
2. Navigate to Act 5, Scene 1.
3. Read through the dialogues and actions in this scene.
In Act 5, Scene 1, Lady Macbeth enters the stage carrying a candle, sleepwalking and talking in her sleep. She displays signs of guilt and attempts to wash her hands, symbolically trying to rid herself of blood stains.
Here are some key lines that indicate Macbeth's fear of Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking revelations:
1. Macbeth: "Cure her of that!" (Act 5, Scene 1, Line 62)
This line suggests that Macbeth desires his wife's sleepwalking and talking to be cured, indicating a fear of her revealing their guilt.
2. Doctor: "Not so sick, my lord, / As she is troubled with thick-coming fancies, / That keep her from her rest." (Act 5, Scene 1, Lines 5-7)
The doctor's words imply that Lady Macbeth's sleepwalking and talking are symptoms of her disturbed mind, which Macbeth wishes to cure to avoid exposure.
By referring to these lines in Act 5, Scene 1, you can find evidence supporting the claim that Macbeth hopes for his wife's cure to prevent her from sleepwalking and inadvertently revealing their shared guilt.