Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. Macduff is discussing the possibility of Malcom taking the throne of Scotland from Macbeth.Malcolm. It is myself I mean: in whom I knowAll the particulars of vice so graftedThat, when they shall be open’d, black MacbethWill seem as pure as snow, and the poor stateEsteem him as a lamb, being comparedWith my confineless harms.
Answer
A
It emphasizes that Macbeth is not really the villain he seems to be.
B
It suggests that Malcolm’s secrets would make Macbeth seem innocent.
C
It implies that Macbeth has secrets about Malcolm that he might share.
D
It suggests that people would trust Macbeth if they were to know the truth.