Question

“He cannot buckle his distemper’d cause
Within the belt of rule.”

What does this statement by Caithness in Act V, Scene ii of the play, Macbeth imply?

Options

• He cannot control his temper any longer.

• Macbeth does not trust Lady Macbeth anymore.

• He is unable to rule without the help of witches.

• He cannot control his disorderly government even by force.

Answer 1

He cannot control his disorderly government even by force.

Explanation:

It indicates that Macbeth’s authority has become chaotic and unstable, and he is unable to control his kingdom or maintain order, all his attempts to govern via force. It reflects the collapse of his power as well as the chaos that ruled in Scotland under his rule.