ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Macbeth says this to Lady Macbeth. He is saying how much he envies Duncan for being dead because he gets to rest in peace. Act III, Scene II Line 18.

Detailed explanation-2: -’ There are two examples of personification in these lines. First, Macbeth gives his intent an animal-like quality by saying that it can be pricked on the sides as a horse might be. After this, Macbeth personifies his ambition by giving it the ability to leap and fall.

Detailed explanation-3: -Personification: In this quote, it says Macbeth murdered sleep. Sleep is personified because it is given the human state of being dead. Macbeth has murdered his ability to sleep/rest because the guilt and regret will prevent him from sleeping.

Detailed explanation-4: -Personification is exemplified as a heart cannot wear a mask or a vizor nor can it be physically deceitful as only people can practice deceit.