Question

MACBETH. We will proceed no further in this business:

Answer 1

Answer:

Art thou afeard

To be the same in thine own act and valour

As thou art in desire?

Explanation:

William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" revolves around the story of a Scottish general's rise to power through murderous acts. The play deals with themes of betrayal, greed for power, appearance, and reality, etc.

In the given exchange between Macbeth and his wife from Act I scene vii, Macbeth seemed reluctant to murder Duncan. But this feeling of remorse was counterargued by his wife, Lady Macbeth, who taunted him, saying,

"Art thou afeard

To be the same in thine own act and valour

As thou art in desire?"

Thus, this line supports the idea that Lady Macbeth believes her husband is too weak and cowardly to kill King Duncan.