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Which of the following quotes demonstrates the ironic significance of Macbeth's line:As honor, love, obedience, troops of friends,I must not look to have, but in their steadCurses, not loud but deep, mouth-honor, breathWhich the poor heart would fain deny and dare       not.— (5.3.29-33)Elimination ToolSelect one answerA"My plenteous joys,Wanton in fullness, seek to hide themselvesIn drops of sorrow." (1.4.39-41)B"This castle hath a pleasant seat. The airNimbly and sweetly recommends itselfUnto our gentle senses." (1.6.1-3)C"To show an unfelt sorrow is an officeWhich the false man does easy." (2.3.161-162)D"[...] unsafe the while that weMust lave our honors in these flattering streamsAnd make our faces vizards to our hearts,Disguising what they are." (3.2.36-39)

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Which of the following quotes demonstrates the ironic significance of Macbeth's line:As honor, love, obedience, troops of friends,I must not look to have, but in their steadCurses, not loud but deep, mouth-honor, breathWhich the poor heart would fain deny and dare       not.— (5.3.29-33)Elimination ToolSelect one answerA"My plenteous joys,Wanton in fullness, seek to hide themselvesIn drops of sorrow." (1.4.39-41)B"This castle hath a pleasant seat. The airNimbly and sweetly recommends itselfUnto our gentle senses." (1.6.1-3)C"To show an unfelt sorrow is an officeWhich the false man does easy." (2.3.161-162)D"[...] unsafe the while that weMust lave our honors in these flattering streamsAnd make our faces vizards to our hearts,Disguising what they are." (3.2.36-39)

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The quote that demonstrates the ironic significance of Macbeth's line is D: "[...] unsafe the while that we Must lave our honors in these flattering streams And make our faces vizards to our hearts, Disguising what they are." (3.2.36-39).

This quote is significant because it shows Macbeth's understanding of the deceptive nature of appearances, which is a major theme in the play. It is ironic because Macbeth himself is guilty of the same deception he criticizes. He hides his ambition and murderous intentions behind a facade of loyalty and honor, just as he suggests that others do. This mirrors the line in question, where Macbeth acknowledges that he will not receive honor, love, or obedience, but instead curses. He understands that his actions have consequences, yet he continues on his destructive path.

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