‘What’s Done is (NOT) Done’

Was Lady Macbeth correct when she said ‘what’s done is done’? I think the answer varies depending on how you look at the statement. On one hand, whatever is done, is actually done. Like, if you do the dishes, they’re done. (bad example. Dishes are never done.) Or, if you plant a tree, once you’re done, you’re done. With the planting part. On the other hand, you’ll still have to water, fertilize, and otherwise care for the tree. Now, for another, more Macbeth-y example: If you murder someone, once you’re done, you’re done right? Well, kind of. You certainly won’t be ‘done’ with guilt, possible PTSD, persecutions, etc. (The moral of this mini-section: Don’t Murder!)