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Which translation of the passage best explains Macbeth's reasoning for not

murdering Duncan?
O A. My wife doesn't like Duncan and is forcing me into committing this
horrible crime.

B. Duncan is weak and powerless and killing him would be like killing
a defenseless baby.
O C. Duncan is such a good and popular king; it would be cruel to kill
him and make the country sad.
D. Duncan is like a brother to me and I don't want to have the stain of
his death on my hands.

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Answer:

c is right

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Answer:

C. Duncan is such a good and popular king; it would be cruel to kill him and make the country sad.

Step-by-step explanation:

Macbeth was host to the king Duncan and at the tine, he was being pushed to kill him by the 3 sisters, Considering that Duncan was host to the king, there shouldn't even be a consideration to murder him rather he should shieod and prevent any harm fromm coming close to him. According to the Book, Macbeth by William Shakespeare, King Duncan was such a good king and this played a role in Macbeth's Decison not to kill King Duncan. Macbeth was concious of the heavenly punishment which would befall him If he killed such a good person.

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