Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 7: riassunto
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In Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth weighs the consequences of killing Duncan and decides against it, but Lady Macbeth challenges his courage and commitment. She proposes making Duncan’s attendants drunk and blaming them for the murder, and Macbeth commits himself to the deed while hiding his intentions behind a cheerful appearance.
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- Macbeth considers punishment, his duties to Duncan, and Duncan’s goodness, admitting that ambition alone drives his purpose.
- When Lady Macbeth enters, Macbeth tells her he wants to abandon the murder and enjoy his newly earned reputation.
- Lady Macbeth questions his courage and love, insisting that keeping his promise proves his manhood.
- She proposes getting Duncan’s two attendants drunk so they cannot protect him and can take the blame.
- Macbeth adds that they can use the attendants’ daggers and smear them with blood, then commits himself to the murder.
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Macbeth now accepts the murder plan and the need to disguise it. His words connect outward friendliness with concealed murderous intent.
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