Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 4 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet and begins ranting as his guests look on in horror. Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth desperately tries to continue the party.Macbeth. Which of you have done this?Lords. What, my good lord?Macbeth. Thou canst not say I did it: never shakeThy gory locks at me.Ross. Gentlemen, rise; his highness is not well.Lady Macbeth. Sit, worthy friends: my lord is often thus,And hath been from his youth: pray you, keep seat;The fit is momentary; upon a thoughtHe will again be well. If much you note himYou shall offend him and extend his passion:Feed and regard him not.
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It suggests that Lady Macbeth is in denial about her husband’s sudden deterioration.B
It persuades the guests that Macbeth’s strange condition is not contagious or dangerous to others.C
It emphasizes that Macbeth is unstable and that his wife would like help escaping the castle.D
It suggests that Lady Macbeth would be a better ruler for Scotland and promotes dissent.