ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Lady Macbeth says her husband is ‘too full o’the milk of human-kindness’ (line 15). Shakespeare uses this metaphor to suggest that despite his reputation as a brave warrior, Macbeth also has a strong sense of compassion. Milk is mild, natural and, importantly, white.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macbeth murmurs that she knows Macbeth is ambitious, but fears he is too full of “th’ milk of human kindness” to take the steps necessary to make himself king (1.5.15). She resolves to convince her husband to do whatever is required to seize the crown.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lady Macbeth says she’s worried her husband’s not up for killing the current king in order to fulfill the witches’ prophecy. Macbeth, she says, is “too full o’th’ milk of human kindness” and isn’t quite wicked enough to murder Duncan.

Detailed explanation-4: -She says that he is “too full of the milk of human kindness” (too nice/a decent human being) to do the deed. So, she decides to “pour [her] spirits” in his ear meaning that she is going to manipulate him by what she says to Macbeth.