In Shakespeare’s time, there were very definite ideas about how men and women differed. In Macbeth, Shakespeare suggests that violence is a more inherently male behavior.

Which incidents in the play help convey that idea?

Select each correct answer.

Lady Macduff says she is glad her son died in front of her, rather than on a battlefield as many women’s sons do.

Lady Macbeth says she could not kill Duncan because he looked like her father while he was sleeping.

The murders of Duncan, Banquo, Macduff’s family, and Macbeth are all carried out by men rather than women.

Lady Macbeth loses her mind because of her guilt, but Macbeth is not bothered by the murders he commits.