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Nor heaven peep through the blanket of the dark
To cry "Hold, hold!"
-William Shakespeare, Macbeth, Act I, scene v

What can you infer about Lady Macbeth's character from this speech?

A. She is helpless against men's power.
B. She is a very cruel and heartless woman.
C. She is afraid of her husband's quest for power.
D. She is proud of her husband's sacrifice.



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Final answer:

Lady Macbeth's character can be inferred as cruel and heartless from her speech in Macbeth.


Explanation:

Lady Macbeth's character can be inferred as cruel and heartless from her speech in Macbeth. In the quoted lines, she expresses a willingness to go to extreme lengths for power, even to the point of blocking out heaven's gaze to commit ruthless acts. This indicates her ruthless and ambitious nature, devoid of moral restraint.


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