Question

macbeth (act v, scene v):
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!
lifes 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.
how does shakespeares structure of repeated phrases (such as \tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow\) contribute to the overall meaning of the soliloquy?
a it creates excitement and anticipation for what will happen next.
b it emphasizes the endless, monotonous passage of time.
c it signals hope for redemption despite lifes hardships.
d it mirrors the hurried pace of life macbeth experiences.

Explanation:

The repeated phrase "Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow" emphasizes the endless, monotonous passage of time. The word "creeps" in "Creeps in this petty pace from day to day" further supports this idea of slow, unending time. There is no indication of excitement (A), hope for redemption (C), or a hurried pace (D) in the text.

Answer:

B. It emphasizes the endless, monotonous passage of time.