Question

and fixd his head upon our battlements.
duncan. o valiant cousin! worthy gentleman!
—william shakespeare, macbeth, act i, scene ii
what impression do you gain of macbeth from the views expressed in the passage?
a. macbeth is emotionally and physically weak.
b. macbeth is a merciless killer, and everyone is slightly afraid of him.
c. macbeth is a heroic soldier and an honorable man.
d. macbeth is a cruel, villainous man and is not to be trusted.

Explanation:

Duncan's words "O valiant cousin! worthy gentleman!" show he views Macbeth positively. Option A says weak, which contradicts. Option B and D suggest negative traits (merciless, cruel), but Duncan's praise is positive. Option C matches the heroic and honorable impression from Duncan's admiration.

Answer:

C. Macbeth is a heroic soldier and an honorable man.