Question

What do Lady Macbeth’s words “unsex me here” mean?

• A. She wants to set aside feminine sentiments that could hinder bloody ambitions
• B. She wishes to magically transform into a man
• C. She desires to become less feminine and more masculine in appearance
• D. She hopes to gain supernatural powers

Answer 1

Answer:

A. She wants to set aside feminine sentiments that could hinder bloody ambitions

• In Macbeth, Lady Macbeth's line “unsex me here” means she wants to remove her female qualities and become more powerful.

• She asks spirits to take away her “weaknesses” so she can achieve her ambitions.