Which theme is supported by Lady Macbeth's lines? "That which cries, "Thus thou must do, if thou have it: And that which rather thou dost fear to do Than wishest should be undone." Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear; And chastise with the valor of my tongue All that impedes thee from the golden round,"

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Nico Bush

21 May, 07:28

Which theme is supported by Lady Macbeth's lines? "That which cries, "Thus thou must do, if thou have it: And that which rather thou dost fear to do Than wishest should be undone." Hie thee hither, That I may pour my spirits in thine ear; And chastise with the valor of my tongue All that impedes thee from the golden round,"

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Baylee Hutchinson · Answer 1

Answer: The theme is persuading McBeth to kill, as a necessary act to become King and eventually hold power.

Explanation:

- Context first: remember the character by itself is ambition personalized! For Lady McBeth, the simple idea of becoming a Queen, or reaching such a powerful position is a most, no matter the cost. For her, the way to reach power is leading her husband to become a King, so the next step is to convince him to even commit a murder, as a 'necessary' act.

- The extract mentioned above: it is the moment when she tries to corral him. Since he has a moral conflict for killing someone close to him, she takes that as cowardice, rather than as a simple conflict. Therefore, she openly asks him to do what it takes to become a King, even if she has to say it to his ears as much as necessary to reach the goal.