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- Act V scene v Tomorrow and Tomorrow
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Macbeth starts hallucinating about a dagger, just like the one he was holding in his hand, that was pointing towards the chamber of the king. He realizes of the hallucination he is going through and says that it is created by the murder he is about to commit. He feels the power running through his veins and his brain summons him to go finish the deed. The wife had drunken the servants but Macbeth, out of range and to ensure that no one knew, killed the servants before they could speak. Macbeth could not replied Amen after the servants said "God bless you".
Macbeth could not say Amen, because he felt damned. He is unworthy of God's blessing because of his terrible actions. He shows his worries to his wife. But she scorns him, and ignores them. Paying attention to the hallucinations will drive them "mad" (p.45).
Sachi Ohara
Ms. Hogshead
English
5 November 2008
Macbeth recounts the murder that after he had stubbed Duncan to death, he heard people crying in their sleep “murder”, which woke up everyone. Every one said their prayers and saying “God bless us” which Macbeth could not reply saying “Amen” because he believes, now that he killed Duncan he is a sinner and cannot be blessed by God. Therefore it is a sin for him to say “Amen” like the other after killing Duncan.
Macbeth does not feel right saying "Amen", because he has done a terrible deed. He cannot even say those words because he feels unworthy, so he makes himself feel like he is not allowed to use God's language.
I agree with what JP and Joe say about Macbeth not being worthy to say "Amen" because he is not seen as good in God's eyes. He is feeling guilty.
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