Question

Consider the incident in the tragedy of macbeth, act ii, scene ii, lines 34–42, where macbeth hears the words, "sleep no more! macbeth does murder sleep." in what sense might macbeth have murdered sleep?]

Answer 1

"After killing King Duncan and hearing things such as "Macbeth does murder sleep", Macbeth feels very guilty and afraid. He has murdered sleep just the same as he murdered Duncan because he will no longer be getting good sleep. He is very worries and scared after killing him, so it is as if he is no longer going to be able to get good sleep. He will constantly be in fear and nervous of what could happen to him after killing Duncan the way he did. "

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Answer 2

MacBeth has murdered sleep by taking away the relaxation. One can no longer feel renewed. One only worries. There is no peace. Your sleep will be fraught with fear and loathing. Your mind will be racing with the possibility of what will happen.