Question

question 9 of 10
read this passage:
first murderer. and i another
so weary with disasters, tuggd with fortune,
that i would set my lie on any chance,
to mend it, or be rid ont.
—william shakespeare, macbeth, act iii, scene i
which statement best conveys the meaning of the text?
a. i lost my fortune in a disaster and have been struggling to recover it.
b. im also tired of struggling and will do anything to make my life better.
c. im troubled by the disasters ive seen in my life and cant take it anymore.
d. i enjoy games of chance and would like to try to win a fortune.

Explanation:

The speaker says they are worn - out by disasters and struggles with fortune and would take any chance to improve or get rid of their situation. Option B best captures this sentiment as it conveys the idea of being tired of struggling and willing to do anything to make life better.

Answer:

B. I'm also tired of struggling and will do anything to make my life better.