ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A major purpose of Act IV is to foreshadow events related to
A
Lady Macbeth’s fate.
B
Macduff’s family.
C
Macbeth’s downfall.
D
Malcolm’s future.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A major purpose of Act IV of “The Tragedy of Macbeth ” is to foreshadow events related to the downfall of Macbeth. William Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth” revolves around the rise and fall of a Scottish general, Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Act 4 concerns Macbeth’s growing fears about Macduff’s loyalty, which are increased by the witches’ prophecies and Macduff’s decision to go to England. Ultimately, Macbeth secures his own downfall by murdering Macduff’s family, as Macduff is now desperate for revenge.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: In Act IV of Macbeth, the witches show Macbeth several images of children, but what is most important in foreshadowing Macbeth’s downfall is the image of a parade of king’s all from Banquo’s line with image or allusion to Macbeth. Macbeth, in this story, will have no legacy.

Detailed explanation-4: -The three apparitions and the procession of ghostly kings are the most important part of this scene. Each apparition presents a prophecy that Macbeth believes since his previous two prophecies came true. The first, Like Macbeth flippantly notes, is something he already knows: he needs to beware Macduff.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth is greatly reassured, but his confidence in the future is shaken when the witches show him a line of kings all in the image of Banquo. After the witches disappear, Macbeth discovers that Macduff has fled to England and decides to kill Macduff’s family immediately.

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