ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lady Macbeth’s remark that her husband is “too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness” indicates that she is ____
A
ruthless
B
unambitious
C
considerate
D
very much like her husband
Explanation: 

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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The letter announces Macbeth’s promotion to the thaneship of Cawdor and details his meeting with the witches. 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).

Detailed explanation-3: -Lady macbeth’s remark that her husband is “too full o’ the milk of human kindness” indicates somethng about macbeth’s character, but it als reveals something about her.

Detailed explanation-4: -: kind feelings or behavior toward other people. He was filled with the milk of human kindness.

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