Question

Read the excerpt from act 3, scene 2 of The Tragedy of

Macbeth Macbeth is speaking to Lady Macbeth before
a feast. He tells her to flatter Banquo.

[Macbeth.] [To LADY MACBETH.] Let your
remembrance apply to Banquo;
Present him eminence, both with eye and tongue:
Unsafe the while, that we
Must lave our honours in these flattering streams,
And make our faces vizards to our hearts,
Disguising what they are.

What is the universal theme in this excerpt?

O the loss of innocence

O the conflict between loyalty and betrayal

O love's power to change a person

O the struggle for equality

Answer 1

Answer: The conflict between loyalty and betrayal.

Step-by-step explanation:

Macbeth is convincing Lady Macbeth to present herself with no flaws towards Banquo because of the betrayal that has occurred.