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In his play Macbeth, William Shakespeare drew source material from Raphael Holinshed's Chronicles. Compare the two passages about Macbeth's character.

Which answer best describes how Shakespeare transforms the passage from the Chronicles in his play?

In the Chronicles, Macbeth is described as noble, but in the play, Shakespeare has Lady Macbeth say that he is not noble.

In the Chronicles, Macbeth is described as bloodthirsty, but in the play, Shakespeare has Lady Macbeth say he is not as cruel as he should be.

In the Chronicles, Macbeth kills nobles to gain power and wealth, but in the play, Shakespeare has Lady Macbeth say he does not want wealth.

In the Chronicles, Macbeth kills nobles because of his ambitions, but in the play, Shakespeare has Lady Macbeth say he is without ambition.

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Answer:its B

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its likely the second choice because throughout the play macbeth is ashamed to have stooped so low while his wife pushes him to continue.
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