Question #6431133Single Choice

AP English Literatur

Question

In analyzing the following passage from Macbeth by Shakespeare, which of the following best supports the idea that Macbeth's tragic flaw is his unchecked ambition?

"I am settled, and bend up
Each corporal agent to this terrible feat.
Away, and mock the time with fairest show;
False face must hide what the false heart doth know." (Act 1, Scene 7)

Options

Macbeth is seeking revenge on his enemies.

Macbeth decides to murder Duncan, displaying his ambition to become king at any cost.

Macbeth is expressing regret about his previous actions.

Macbeth reflects on the guilt he will feel after killing Duncan.

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