Deciphering quote from Macbeth?

Question

“For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires;

Let not light see my black and deep desires:

The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be,

Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see”

This is when Macbeth notes to himself that Malcolm stands between him and the crown. I'm a little confused as to what exactly the quote means - I kind of get the first couple of lines, but I really am baffled by the last two. If anyone could help me decipher this it'd be much appreciated.

TIA

Answer 1

What Macbeth is thinking of doing is evil and he knows it does not bear being seen in the light of day.

The last two lines mean that he wants the deed done even though "the eye fears seeing it" after the fact.

Answer 2

you know when your jerking off really fast, and your eye twitches? thats waht hes referencing...

Answer 3

Here are links to study guides about the play. They should help you.  Also do a search here in the Yahoo Answers search window for Macbeth as hundreds of questions have been asked here about it, and those Q's and A's should also help you.

http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/xMacb...

http://www.absoluteshakespeare.com/guide...

http://www.sparknotes.com/shakespeare/ma...

http://www.gradesaver.com/classicnotes/t...

http://shakespeare.about.com/b/2008/04/2...