What lines support the idea that Macbeth does not want to tell his wife about Banquo's murder until after it has been done?

A."Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, / Till thou applaud the deed."

B."Light thickens; and the crow / Makes wing to the rooky wood"

C."And with thy bloody and invisible hand / Cancel and tear to pieces that great bond"

D."While night's black agents to their preys do rouse. / Thou marvell'st at my words"

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Sylvia Howard

14 May, 13:21

What lines support the idea that Macbeth does not want to tell his wife about Banquo's murder until after it has been done?

A."Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, / Till thou applaud the deed."

B."Light thickens; and the crow / Makes wing to the rooky wood"

C."And with thy bloody and invisible hand / Cancel and tear to pieces that great bond"

D."While night's black agents to their preys do rouse. / Thou marvell'st at my words"

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Kevin Stephenson · Answer 1

The lines that support the idea that Macbeth does not want to tell his wife about Banquo's murder until after it has been done are the following:

A."Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck, / Till thou applaud the deed."

The lines mean - It's better for you not to know about this until you see the results.