Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 4 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth have just finished giving a banquet following Macbeth’s coronation. They are discussing the future of their kingdom and their rule.Macbeth. It will have blood, they say; blood will have blood:Stones have been known to move and trees to speak;Augurs and understood relations haveBy maggot-pies and choughs and rooks brought forthThe secret’st man of blood. What is the night?
Answer
A
by describing where Macbeth will hide from his actions
B
by highlighting that Macbeth’s crimes may be revealed
C
by emphasizing Macbeth’s ability to uncover secrets
D
by signaling that Macbeth will continue murdering others
Explanation
Macbeth says that bloodshed leads to more bloodshed, and that even stones, trees, and birds can reveal the identity of a murderer. The image emphasizes that Macbeth’s crimes may come to light, so B, “by highlighting that Macbeth’s crimes may be revealed,” is correct.
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