Macbeth 4.3 Performance: Malcolm, Lines 8b-17

The speaker reflects on their intentions and the power of words, considering the past honesty of a tyrant now seen negatively. They discuss the potential for wisdom and insight from youth, offering a metaphor of sacrifice to appease a higher power.

What does the speaker express a willingness to do if time allows?

• To make amends

• To travel

• To seek revenge

• To write a letter

How was the tyrant perceived in the past?

• As an honest individual

• As a wise ruler

• As a coward

• As a dishonest person

What has not happened to the speaker yet?

• The tyrant has not harmed them

• They have not traveled

• They have not received a gift

• The tyrant has not praised them

What does the speaker offer to appease an angry God?

• A weak, poor, innocent lamb

• A wise elder

• A strong warrior

• A brave knight

What does the speaker suggest about their own age?

• They are middle-aged and experienced

• They are young but insightful

• They are old and wise

• They are too young to understand