Question

read the excerpt from act 1, scene 7 of the tragedy of macbeth. macbeth. hes here in double trust: first, as i am his kinsman and his subject, strong both against the deed; then, as his host, who should against his murderer shut the door, not bear the knife myself. besides, this duncan hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been so clear in his great office, that his virtues will plead like angels trumpet-tongud against the deep damnation of his taking-off; and pity, like a naked new - born babe, striding the blast, or heavens cherubin, horsd which statement best describes why macbeths use of both logic and emotion is appropriate in this scene? the use of logic causes macbeth to envision himself as king, and the use of emotion leads him to think about those who would mourn duncans death. the use of logic causes macbeth to reconsider his thoughts of killing the king, and the use of emotion leads him to question his motives. the use of logic causes macbeth to reevaluate duncans capable leadership, and the use of emotion leads him to realize that his plan is justified. the use of logic causes macbeth to ponder the consequences of murder, and the use of emotion leads him to recommit to the promise he made to his wife.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Macbeth uses logic to analyze his relationship with Duncan (kinsman, subject, host) and Duncan's virtuous leadership, which makes him reconsider killing the king. Emotionally, he is affected by the thought of the consequences (pity, the "naked new - born babe" imagery representing innocence and the moral weight) and questions his motives for the murder.

Answer:

The use of logic causes Macbeth to reconsider his thoughts of killing the king, and the use of emotion leads him to question his motives.