Read the excerpt from act 1, scene 2 of The Tragedy of Macbeth. An army sergeant has just returned from battle and is speaking to King Duncan.[Sergeant.] 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
where the sergeant has been hurt
B
how much pain the sergeant is in
C
the medical assistance that the sergeant has already received
D
the number of soldiers who supported the sergeant on the battlefield
Explanation
The sergeant says, “my gashes cry for help,” which figuratively emphasizes how badly he is wounded and suffering. It tells us about the extent of his pain, not where he was hurt or what treatment he has already received. The best choice is “how much pain the sergeant is in.”
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