Malcolm. Let us seek out some desolate shade, and there
Weep our sad bosoms empty.
Macduff. Let us rather
Hold fast the mortal sword, and like good men
Bestride our down-fall’n birthdom
–The Tragedy of Macbeth,
William Shakespeare
Read the passage. What does Macduff mean by “Bestride our down-fall’n birthdom”?
defend our country because it is in danger
attack anyone who refuses to us fight
find a way to work peacefully with Macbeth
destroy Scotland rather than let Macbeth rule it
