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Macbeth

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[Aside] The Prince of Cumberland! that is a step
On which I must fall down, or else o'erleap,
For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your FIRES;
Let not light see my black and deep desires:
The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be,
Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.

(Shakespeare)

Quote 3

FIRE

Explanation

Macbeth doesnt want anyone to find out his evil desires of killing Malcolm because if they do he will be charged with of treason and end up in hell. He believes that if no one knows of his desires then he wont go to hell.