Read the excerpt from act 5, scene 5 of The Tragedy of Macbeth . Then, review the photo, which shows this scene being acted out in a 2007 production of the play. Siward is at the front of the stage, and Malcolm and Macduff are on either side behind him. Malcolm: Now near enough: your leafy screens throw down. And show like those you are. You, worthy uncle, Shall, with my cousin, your right-noble son, Lead our first battle: worthy Macduff and we Shall take upon 's what else remains to do, According to our order. Siward: Fare you well. Do we but find the tyrant’s power to-night, Let us be beaten, if we cannot fight. Macduff: Make all our trumpets speak; give them all breath, Those clamorous harbingers of blood and death. Open image in full-screen view Photo by Hugo Glendinning (c) RSC What do the blocking and lighting most contribute to the scene?
Answer
A
They emphasize Siward’s confidence that Macbeth will die.
B
They reveal the uncertainty the characters are experiencing.
C
They show that Siward is leading the battle against Macbeth.
D
They indicate Siward’s confusion about his role in the battle.