Question

What does the repeated use of synecdoche in this

speech convey?
O Lady Macbeth's desire to take an action that she
knows is wrong
O Lady Macbeth's identification with her femininity and
womanhood
O Lady Macbeth's reluctance to convince her husband
to kill the king
O Lady Macbeth's feelings of isolation and separation
from her husband

Answer 1

Answer: O Lady Macbeth's identification with her femininity and womanhood

Explanation: By using phrases such as "my hands" and "my woman's breasts," Lady Macbeth is emphasizing her gender and her role as a woman in the relationship with her husband. This suggests that Lady Macbeth is heavily invested in her identity as a woman and that this identity is central to her decision-making and actions. It may also suggest that Lady Macbeth feels a strong sense of responsibility or obligation to her gender and to fulfilling traditional gender roles.