Out, damned spot! out, I say!—One, two; why, then ‘tis…
““Out, damned spot! out, I say!—One, two; why, then ‘tis time to do’t.—Hell is murky!—Fie, my lord, fie! a soldier, and afeard? What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account?—Yet who would have thought the old man to have so much blood in him? The thane of Fife had a wife; where is she now?—What, will these hands ne’er be clean?—No more o’that, my lord, no more o’that: you mar all with this starting. Here’s the smell of the blood still: all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. Oh, oh, oh!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Lady Macbeth grapples with guilt, realizing she cannot escape the consequences of her deeds.
In simple terms: She feels haunted by blood on her hands that cannot be washed away.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge and confront guilt.
Themes
guilt
power
conscience
Mood
haunted
regretful
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- personal confession
- courtroom testimony
- therapy sessions
- public apologies
Key Concepts
psychology
morality
tragic flaw
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it take to truly at guilt?
- Can one ever be free from past sins?
A Different Perspective
Denial may hinder true repentance.