Guilt

Question 1

“sleep no more Macbeth has murdered sleep.” a2 s2

Answer 1

1. Profound guilt after murdering Duncan
2. Conscience is so troubled cannot even find solace in sleep
3. Psychological torment as a result of his moral decay
4. Irreversible nature of his actions
5. Destructive power of guilt and how it can haunt the human indefinitely

Question 2

“never shake thy gory locks at me.” a3 s4

Answer 2

1. Physical manifestation of Macbeth’s guilt symbolic
2. Shows his inner turmoil of being exposed, psychological burden
3. Violent nature of his crimes
4. Desire to supress his guilt and avoid the consequences
5. Guilt is not easily shaken off, despite his attempts to rationalise it he is still tormented

Question 3

“whats done cannot be undone.” - lady macbeth a5 s1

Answer 3

1. Acknowledges the irreversible nature of their actions
2. Despite her earlier attempts to steel herself against the guilt she is now tormented by it
3. Gradual unraveling of their humanity in the pursuit of power
4. Cautionary tale of the destructive nature of unchecked ambition.