Macbeth

by William Shakespeare

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Which murders does Lady Macbeth allude to in the sleepwalking scene?

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Posted by sreewi on June 6, 2010 at 5:46 PM and tagged with lady macbeth, macbeth, sleepwalking scene

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King Duncan, Lady Macduff, and Banquo. The suggestion is that Lady Macbeth is too guilt-ridden to maintain silence, though when awake, she forces herself to do just that. Shakespeare well knew...

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Posted by jblederman on June 6, 2010 at 8:05 PM

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