Macbeth

MACBETH

EXPLINATION

Act 5, Scene 1 “Here's the smell of blood still. All perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand”

Asked by
Last updated by jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours

In this quote, Lady Macbeth is guilt ridden and visibly distressed. Lady Macbeth is so overwhelmed by guilt that she imagines herself unable to rid the blood from her hands... the smell cannot be removed or sweetened.

Source(s)

Macbeth

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions