Read this passage: macbeth. besides, this duncan hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been so clear in his great office, that his virtues will plead like angels, trumpet-tongued, against the deep d*mnation of his taking-off; and pity, like a naked newborn babe, striding the blast, or heaven's cherubim, horsed upon the sightless couriers of the air, shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, that tears shall drown the wind. william shakespeare, macbeth, act i, scene vii which translation of the passage best explains macbeth's reasoning for not murdering duncan? a. duncan is weak and powerless and killing him would be like killing a defenseless baby. b. my wife doesn't like duncan and is forcing me into committing this horrible crime. c. duncan is like a brother to me and i don't want to have the stain of his death on my hands. d. duncan is such a good and popular king; it would be cruel to kill him and make the country sad.