Question

select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.

read lines 18-20 from the scene and complete the sentence.

...thou wouldst be great;
art not without ambition, but without
the illness should attend it...

the \illness\ that lady macbeth refers to in this metaphor is choose an answer
shame
evil
remorse
fear

Explanation:

Analyze the context of the quote

In Shakespeare's Macbeth (Act 1, Scene 5), Lady Macbeth reads Macbeth's letter and analyzes his character:
"...thou wouldst be great;
Art not without ambition, but without
The illness should attend it..."

Interpret the metaphor of "illness"

Lady Macbeth argues that Macbeth has the ambition to be great, but lacks the "illness" (the ruthlessness, wickedness, or evil nature) required to act on that ambition and seize the crown by any means necessary.

Match with the drop-down options

The drop-down options are:

• shame
• evil
• remorse
• fear

"Evil" directly corresponds to the wickedness or lack of moral scruples ("illness") that Lady Macbeth believes must accompany ambition to achieve greatness.

Answer:

• shame
• evil (Correct answer)
• remorse
• fear