Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macduff is discussing the possibility of Malcom taking the throne of Scotland from Macbeth.Malcolm. It is myself I mean: in whom I knowAll the particulars of vice so graftedThat, when they shall be open’d, black MacbethWill seem as pure as snow, and the poor stateEsteem him as a lamb, being comparedWith my confineless harms.
Answer
A
It emphasizes that Macbeth is not really the villain he seems to be.
B
It suggests that Malcolm’s secrets would make Macbeth seem innocent.
C
It implies that Macbeth has secrets about Malcolm that he might share.
D
It suggests that people would trust Macbeth if they were to know the truth.
Explanation
Malcolm says he has so many vices that, once revealed, Macbeth would seem “as pure as snow” beside him. He means that his own secrets and wrongdoing would make Macbeth appear innocent by comparison, which is the idea in choice B.
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