ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is fearful of divine punishment because he cannot say “Amen”
A
Banquo
B
MacBeth
C
Donalbain
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Act II, Scene 2: Lady Macbeth has drugged the king’s guards, and she awaits Macbeth’s return. He comes to report that he has killed Duncan, but he is fearful of divine punishment because when he heard Duncan’s sons Malcolm and Donalbain praying he could not say ‘Amen’ to himself.

Detailed explanation-2: -To kill Duncan, Macbeth had to walk past the king’s sons. They are praying as they sleep and Macbeth is concerned that he cannot say amen to their prayers. The inability to say a prayer, or to say amen, was thought to be a sign of being bewitched. Macbeth also believes he will never sleep soundly again.

Detailed explanation-3: -After Macbeth kills Duncan, he goes to Lady Macbeth and is concerned about not being able to say “Amen.” What is her advice to him? She tells him not to think about it so much, or it will make them crazy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth’s chief fear is punishment to his sins after death. false.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth resolves to send murderers to capture Macduff’s castle and to kill Macduff’s wife and children.

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