Macbeth Act 2 Close Read - Sandra Nash | Biblioteka

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Revisit lines 1-4. This excerpt confirms that the old man is:

30 years old.

52 years old.

60 years old.

70 years old.

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having made something seem insignificant

having caused confusion

having provided further clarity

having brought shame upon someone

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The function is to provide the audience with levity (comic relief) despite the emotional heaviness of recent events.

The function is to emphasize how Macbeth's evil deeds have been followed by a series of abnormal events.

The function is to provide additional background on the personal histories of secondary characters.

The function is to emphasize the internal conflict Macbeth experiences following the murder.