Both Uses of
scruples
in
Macbeth
- Fears and scruples shake us:
In the great hand of God I stand; and thence,
Against the undivulged pretense I fight
Of treasonous malice.†p. 71.6 *
- Macduff, this noble passion,
Child of integrity, hath from my soul
Wiped the black scruples, reconciled my thoughts
To thy good truth and honour.†p. 147.4
Definition:
ethical or moral principles that discourage certain kinds of action