Question

In Shakespeare’s plays, soliloquies reveal a character’s true thoughts and feelings and often indicate how circumstances are developing for the character. Write an essay in which you explain what the following soliloquy from The Tragedy of MacBeth reveals about Lady Macbeth’s situation and state of mind in Act III, Scene ii. Nought’s had, all’s spent, / Where our desire is got without content: / ‘Tis safer to be that which we destroy / Than be destruction dwell in doubtful joy.

Answer 1

This soliloquy reveals a lot about what Lady Macbeth's situation is and her state of mine. She ended up not feeling what she thought she would when her King became King, and is able to stay cautious, aware of their dangerous situation. Though she knows that they were finally able to obtain such a power as they desired, they are still unable to feel satisfied and content. They are uneasy and unsafe, and the sentence of "tis safer to be that which we destroy" shows that Lady Macbeth if very upset with their current situation and how things are turning out.

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Answer 2

Students will clarify whatever this soliloquy indicates about the role and state of mind of Lady Macbeth. We might say, for instance, that Lady Macbeth isn't as pleased regarding her husband becoming king as she had anticipated.

She is aware that they're still in a threatening situation. Killing Duncan helped bring them their urge (power) yet it did not make them "content" or bring them "safety." Students can also keep in mind that her claim that destruction is safer than destroying and feeling insecure shows how upset Lady Macbeth is.