Question

question 3
first read: comprehension
identify the choice that best answers the question.
in the tragedy of macbeth, act ii, what does macbeth really mean when he says that the blood
on his hands will redden all the seas?
he is afraid of being found out.
he feels his guilt is enormous.
he is afraid to wash the blood off his hands.
lady macbeth will not be able to wash off the blood.

Explanation:

In Macbeth, Act II, Macbeth's guilt over murdering King Duncan is profound. The line about blood on his hands symbolizes his overwhelming guilt. He doesn't fear being found out (he and Lady Macbeth have a plan to frame the guards), and it's not about physical washing (Lady Macbeth later says "a little water clears us of this deed"). The key is the emotional and psychological weight of his guilt.

Answer:

He feels his guilt is enormous.