Question

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select the correct answer.
read lines 68–74 from the scene.
lady macbeth: o, never
shall sun that morrow see!
(70) your face, my thane, is as a book where men
may read strange matters. to beguile the time,
look like the time; bear welcome in your eye,
your hand, your tongue: look like the innocent flower,
but be the serpent under’t…
what does lady macbeth mean when she says, “to beguile the time, look like the time, bear welcome in your eye, your hand, your tongue”?
a. macbeth should act as if everything is normal
b. macbeth should speak as little as possible.
c. macbeth should take his fate into his own hands.
d. macbeth should welcome his future as king.

Explanation:

To determine the meaning, analyze the context. Lady Macbeth is advising Macbeth to deceive others by appearing normal (look like the time, bear welcome) while plotting. Option A matches this—acting as if everything is normal to hide their plans. Option B is incorrect (she wants him to act, not be silent). Option C is about taking fate, not the quote's meaning. Option D misinterprets; it's about deception, not welcoming future as king.

Answer:

A. Macbeth should act as if everything is normal