Question

What reason does Macbeth give for killing King Duncan's guards? A. He didn't want the guards to say they had seen Macbeth in the king's room. B. He wanted King Duncan to have the company of his best guards in death. C. He was angry after the guards admitted to having killed King Duncan. D. He was overcome with anger after seeing Duncan's body covered in blood.

Answer 1

He was overcome with anger after seeing Duncan’s body covered in blood.

Answer 2

He claims it was in his grief he committed the murder to avenge Duncan's death.