Macbeth 1.5 Language: "Make thick my blood"

The transcript discusses Lady Macbeth's wish to thicken her blood to prevent her conscience from interfering with her cruel intentions. By doing so, she aims to block her natural feelings and ensure her emotions do not stop her from committing murder. The imagery of blood is used to symbolize the flow of conscience and emotions, with thick blood representing a barrier to these natural feelings.

What does thin blood allow according to the video?

• Only physical elements to move through the body

• Only emotional elements to move through the body

• Both physical and emotional elements to move through the body

• Neither physical nor emotional elements to move through the body

Why does Lady Macbeth wish for her blood to thicken?

• To enhance her physical strength

• To improve her health

• To increase her emotional sensitivity

• To block her natural feelings of conscience

What does Lady Macbeth mean by 'keep peace'?

• She wishes to avoid conflict with her husband

• She wants to maintain harmony with others

• She desires to prevent her feelings from stopping her cruel intentions

• She aims to promote peace in her kingdom

How does thick blood affect Lady Macbeth's conscience?

• It makes her more empathetic

• It keeps her conscience from interfering with her actions

• It has no effect on her conscience

• It causes her to feel more guilt

What is the ultimate goal of Lady Macbeth's desire for thick blood?

• To become a better ruler

• To prevent her conscience from hindering her plans for murder

• To improve her relationship with Macbeth

• To gain more power in the kingdom