Read the excerpt from act 4, scene 3 of The Tragedy of
Macbeth. Malcolm is speaking with Macduff about the
slaying of his family.
Malcolm. Be this the whetstone of your sword: let grief
Convert to anger, blunt not the heart, enrage it.
What does Malcom mean in these lines?
O He urges Macduff to turn his desolation into rage.
O He explains that Macduff needs to prepare his
sword for battle.
O He attempts to change the way Macduff deals with
his enemies.
O He suggests that Macduff try to ignore his emotions.