Question 11 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26
Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. In this excerpt, Malcolm and Macduff are discussing their beliefs about Macbeth.Malcolm. What you have spoke, it may be so perchance.This tyrant, whose sole name blisters our tongues,Was once thought honest: you have loved him well.
Answer
A
He believes that Macbeth will punish them both by causing injuries to their mouths.
B
He feels that Macbeth is so offensive that it hurts his mouth just to say his name.
C
He personally knows the damage Macbeth can do to the people he claims he loves.
D
He thinks Macbeth was once honest but that now only lies come from his mouth.
Explanation
Malcolm says Macbeth’s name “blisters our tongues,” using a figure of speech to show how repulsive Macbeth is. He does not mean that Macbeth literally injures their mouths; saying Macbeth’s name feels painful because of his tyranny and evil deeds. So the best choice is that Macbeth is so offensive that it hurts Malcolm’s mouth just to say his name.
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