Question

the purpose of a rhetorical appeal
was it that thus cried? why,
oble strength to think
s.
-the tragedy of macbeth,
william shakespeare
why does lady macbeth appeal to macbeths pride in
this passage?
○ to calm him down so he does not ruin their plan
○ to soothe him so he will be able to go to sleep
○ to encourage him so he will seize the kingship
○ to embarrass him so he will get a doctors help

Explanation:

In Macbeth, after the murder of Duncan, Macbeth is distraught and panicking, putting their plot to seize the throne at risk. Lady Macbeth uses appeals to his pride (questioning his masculinity and courage) to snap him out of his distress, ensuring he does not act recklessly and ruin their plan to take and hold power. The other options do not align with the context: she is not focused on getting him to sleep, encouraging him to seize kingship (the act is already done), or getting a doctor.

Answer:

to calm him down so he does not ruin their plan