Macbeth 4.2 Performance: Lady Macduff, Lines 6-14a

The transcript discusses a person's internal conflict about leaving their home and titles. It highlights the lack of natural affection, using the metaphor of a wren protecting its young against an owl. The text contrasts fear with love and wisdom, suggesting that actions driven by fear lack reason.

What does the first section suggest about the person's relationship with their place of power?

• They are returning to it.

• They are indifferent to it.

• They are deeply connected to it.

• They are fleeing from it.

In the second section, what does the wren symbolize?

• Fear and hesitation

• Natural affection and courage

• Wisdom and knowledge

• Indifference and neglect

How does the metaphor of the wren relate to human behavior?

• It suggests a lack of wisdom in actions.

• It shows how humans often act without reason.

• It highlights the tendency to flee from danger.

• It illustrates the natural instinct to protect loved ones.

What is the main theme of the final section?

• The importance of reason in actions

• The dominance of fear over love and wisdom

• The power of love over fear

• The wisdom of making decisions

What question does the final section raise about actions driven by fear?

• Why are they often successful?

• How do they reflect wisdom?

• Why do they go against reason?

• How do they demonstrate love?