ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After Macbeth killed Duncan, he returned to Lady Macbeth and told her he thought he:
A
saw Duncan smiling at him after the deed was done.
B
heard voices accusing him of murder.
C
tasted blood in his own mouth.
D
All of the above.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He adds that as he killed the king, he thought he heard a voice cry out: “Sleep no more, / Macbeth does murder sleep” (2.2.

Detailed explanation-2: -In scene 2, as Macbeth kills Duncan, what does Lady Macbeth hear? What does Macbeth hear? Lady Macbeth hears an owl and crickets. Macbeth hears the guards praying and a voice saying “ sleep no more, Macbeth murders sleep..

Detailed explanation-3: -She is ashamed of her husband’s cowardice and his disbelief in what he has done. Lady Macbeth contrast with Macbeth because she does not view blood as guilt and believes that guilt is cowardly. After the murder, Macbeth begins to panic and feel remorse for what he has done.

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