Question

What does the following simile about Macbeth say about his leadership?

"Those he commands move only in command, Nothing in love. Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant’s robe Upon a dwarfish thief."

Group of answer choices

A. Macbeth is not loved but feared by his people. He doesn't deserve the title of king.

B. Macbeth is a giant of a leader compared to Duncan.

C. While Macbeth might be a harsh king, the people truly love him and feel as if he's the rightful king.

D. Macbeth has been a leader who has been loved by his people. He deserves his title.

Answer 1

A is the answer.
“Those he commands move only in command, Nothing in love” = the people only follow his commands because they have to as he is their king, not because they love or respect him.

“Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant’s robe Upon a dwarfish thief.”
= Because the people don’t love/respect him he feels like he is unfit/undeserving of his title/crown, and this is compared to a dwarf wearing a ill-fitting stolen robe of a giant as Macbeth pretty much “stole” the crown.