Macbeth 4.3 Performance: Macduff, Lines 2b-8a

The transcript describes a period of downfall and sorrow in Scotland, marked by the cries of widows and orphans. It highlights the emotional impact on heaven, which seems to resonate with Scotland's suffering.

What is the role of noble individuals in the context of their homeland's decline?

• They contribute to the decline.

• They are indifferent to the decline.

• They stand against the decline.

• They accelerate the decline.

What is the impact of the daily increase in grief and loss?

• It brings joy to the people.

• It has no effect on the community.

• It causes new widows and orphans to mourn.

• It leads to economic prosperity.

What is the emotional tone conveyed by the increase in new widows and orphans?

• Joyful and uplifting

• Sorrowful and mournful

• Indifferent and neutral

• Excited and hopeful

How does the universe respond to Scotland's suffering?

• It ignores the suffering.

• It empathizes with the suffering.

• It celebrates the suffering.

• It remains silent.

What does the phrase 'yelled out like syllable of dollar' suggest about the intensity of the sorrow?

• The sorrow is mild and quiet.

• The sorrow is indifferent and unnoticed.

• The sorrow is joyful and celebratory.

• The sorrow is loud and intense.