Macbeth
macbeth not being able to say amen
due to what reason could macbeth not say the word amen? detail
due to what reason could macbeth not say the word amen? detail
Once he has killed Duncan, Macbeth has separated himself from God. His sin has created that gulf which cannot be crossed through prayer or the saying of Amen. He is not cut off from anything that might forgive him.