ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At the beginning of Act 3, how does Banquo feel about Macbeth?
A
Proud
B
Envious
C
Suspicious
D
Sad
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Act 3, scene 1, Banquo’s soliloquy reveals that he is suspicious of Macbeth, who, in becoming king, has achieved all that the Witches promised for him. Banquo senses that Macbeth engaged in foul play in order to make the Witches’ prophecy come true.

Detailed explanation-2: -Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth because he knows the prophecy given to Macbeth by the three witches-that Macbeth is to be a thane. Macbeth, however, desires to become king. He believes the best way of accomplishing this is by killing King Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Banquo’s soliloquy at the beginning of Act 3, what does Banquo think? He thinks Macbeth is to blame for Duncan’s death.

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