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Macbeth's Blood Guilt
- Tim Mackie uses Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth to illustrate blood guilt.
- Her inability to wash away Duncan's blood symbolizes the irreversible act of murder.
Cain and Abel
- Tim Mackie recounts the biblical story of Cain and Abel.
- Cain's murder of Abel leads to a curse, illustrating blood guilt's lasting consequences.
Everyday Blood Guilt
- Tim Mackie connects blood guilt to everyday actions like gossip and dehumanizing others.
- He argues that these actions mirror the spirit of murder, as Jesus taught.