Question

24 multiple choice 3 points which reaction best defines macbeths state when he learns lady macbeth is dead? relieved to focus on battle instead of her insanity overcome by grief and guilt by poisoning her shocked into silence and lifes lack of meaning indifferent because he expected it clear my selection

Explanation:

In Macbeth, when Macbeth learns of Lady Macbeth's death, he delivers a speech that reflects a sense of nihilism. He says, "She should have died hereafter; / There would have been a time for such a word. / Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, / Creeps in this petty pace from day to day / To the last syllable of recorded time, / And all our yesterdays have lighted fools / The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! / Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player / That struts and frets his hour upon the stage / And then is heard no more. It is a tale / Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, / Signifying nothing." This shows he is shocked into contemplating the lack of meaning in life rather than showing relief (he has already been focused on battle), guilt over poisoning (she committed suicide), or indifference (his speech is elaborate and shows inner turmoil).

Answer:

Shocked into silence and life’s lack of meaning