The single, unified state of Macbeth's body, mind, and soul is here paralyzed by his thought of killing Duncan. The murderous thought will divide him like a country or state under attack.
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Mabillard, Amanda. Macbeth Glossary. Shakespeare Online. 20 Aug. 2000. (date when you accessed the information) < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbeth/macbethglossary/macbeth1_1/macbethglos_singlestate.html >.
