Question

read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2 of the tragedy of macbeth. macbeth is talking to lady macbeth about being tortured by nightmares. macbeth. better be with the dead, whom we, to gain our peace, have sent to peace, than on the torture of the mind to lie in restless ecstasy. what is the universal theme in this excerpt? humanitys search for meaning in the world the consuming power of guilt the relationship between violence and human nature loves power to change a person

Explanation:

Macbeth's statement about being tortured by nightmares shows the guilt from his actions (like killing for power). The text emphasizes the mental torment (torture of the mind) which is a result of guilt.

Answer:

the consuming power of guilt