Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2 of The Tragedy of Macbeth.Duncan. Dismay’d not thisOur captains, Macbeth and Banquo?Sergeant. Yes;As sparrows eagles, or the hare the lion.If I say sooth, I must report they wereAs cannons overcharg’d with double cracks;So theyDoubly redoubled strokes upon the foe:Except they meant to bathe in reeking wounds,Or memorize another Golgotha,I cannot tell—But I am faint, my gashes cry for help.
Answer
A
to highlight Macbeth’s and Banquo’s valor
B
to gain the king’s admiration
C
to raise the king’s spirits
D
to emphasize his sense of duty to the crown
Explanation
The sergeant describes Macbeth and Banquo fighting fiercely, comparing them to powerful weapons and saying they struck the enemy again and again. These images emphasize the captains’ courage and skill in battle. The correct choice is “to highlight Macbeth’s and Banquo’s valor.”
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