Macbeth 1.4 Performance: Duncan, Lines 14b-21

The transcript reflects on the themes of gratitude and merit, emphasizing the challenge of adequately compensating someone who deserves much. It explores the idea that even the swiftest recompense may not suffice for those who have earned great thanks, and it concludes with a reflection on the imbalance between what is due and what can be paid.

What emotion does the speaker primarily express towards the cousin?

• Anger

• Gratitude

• Jealousy

• Indifference

Why does the speaker feel that recompense is slow?

• Because the speaker is ungrateful

• Because the cousin is undeserving

• Because the speaker is lazy

• Because the cousin is far ahead

What does the speaker wish about the cousin's deservingness?

• That the cousin deserved nothing

• That the cousin deserved equal

• That the cousin deserved less

• That the cousin deserved more

What does the speaker admit about the ability to repay the cousin?

• It is more than possible

• It is less than possible

• It is unnecessary

• It is impossible

How does the speaker conclude their reflection on gratitude?

• By saying everything is paid

• By saying nothing is due

• By saying more is due than can be paid

• By saying less is due than can be paid