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Macbeth, Part 4: Figurative Language and Mood

Question 16 • English 2 Sem 2 (10013400) BCPS 2025-26

Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 4 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth is talking to Lady Macbeth after their dinner guests have departed.[Macbeth.] For mine own goodAll causes shall give way: I am in bloodStepp’d in so far, that, should I wade no more,Returning were as tedious as go o’er.Strange things I have in head that will to hand,Which must be acted ere they may be scann’d.

Answer
A
He is guilty.
B
He is hurt.
C
He is scared.
D
He is drained.