Question

MACDUFF

Is the king stirring, worthy thane?

MACBETH
Not yet.

LENNOX
The night has been unruly. Where we lay,
Our chimneys were blown down; and, as they say,
Lamentings heard i' the air, strange screams of death;

And prophesying, with accents terrible
Of dire combustion and confused events
New hatched to the woeful time. The obscure bird
Clamored the livelong night. Some say, the earth
Was feverous and did shake.


MACBETH
'Twas a rough night.

Question 4 (1 point)
What does the syntax reveal about Macbeth in the dialogue between Macbeth, Lennox, and Macduff? (ELA.10.R.1.1)

Question 4 options:

Macbeth does not like Macduff or Lennox.


Having recently murdered King Duncan, Macbeth is troubled and preoccupied by his guilt.


A turning point in the play has occurred where Macbeth will no longer be the focus and his role is deemphasized.


Macbeth, like the rest of his household, is tired from the late-night celebrations.

Answer 1

Macbeth's syntax reveals his troubled and preoccupied state of mind after the murder of King Duncan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The syntax used by Macbeth in the dialogue with Lennox and Macduff reveals that he is troubled and preoccupied by his guilt after having recently murdered King Duncan. His terse and short responses indicate his unease and internal struggle. For example, when Macduff asks if the king is stirring, Macbeth simply responds, 'Not yet', suggesting his guilt and anxiety are affecting his ability to engage in normal conversation.