Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Lady Macbeth is reflecting on her feelings after the coronation.Lady Macbeth. Nought’s had, all’s spent,Where our desire is got without content:’Tis safer to be that which we destroyThan by destruction dwell in doubtful joy.

Lady Macbeth says that they have gained what they wanted, but have spent everything and feel no contentment. She adds that it is safer to be the person they destroyed than to live with uncertain happiness after destroying them. This shows how guilt and the consequences of their actions consume their peace, so the best choice is “the consuming power of guilt.”

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