scene 2

Cards (7)

  • What does Lady Macbeth say about her hesitation to kill Duncan?
    “Had he not resembled my father as he slept, I had done it”
  • What does Lady Macbeth's statement about Duncan reveal about her character?
    It shows her intensely ruthless nature
  • What does Macbeth believe has happened to his connection with God after the murder?
    He believes it has been severed due to his deed
  • What themes are represented in Macbeth's reaction to the murder of Duncan?
    Religion, fear, and guilt
  • What does Lady Macbeth instruct Macbeth to do after the murder?
    “Wash this filthy witness from your hands”
  • What does Lady Macbeth's use of imperatives indicate about her role in the crime?
    It indicates she is in control and aware of the consequences
  • What does Lady Macbeth's concern about evidence of the crime suggest about her character?
    It suggests she is aware of the consequences of their actions