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 do the 'good men' represent in the context of downfall?

How do the new widows and orphans contribute to the overall theme of sorrow?

What is the significance of the phrase 'sorrows strike heaven'?

In what way does the text suggest a connection between Scotland and the emotions expressed?

What does the mention of 'dollar' imply in the context of the preceding lines?