ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At the end of the story, Lady Macbeth is visited by Banquo’s ghost.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When Macbeth tells her he sees Banquo’s ghost in his seat, she quietly tells Macbeth to be a man and get over his anxiety. After screaming at the ghost, he gathers himself and makes excuses to his guests, shooing everyone away from the banquet table.

Detailed explanation-2: -But as Macbeth grows more and more used to being a tyrant following Duncan’s murder, Lady Macbeth suffers more and more from guilt. She goes mad and finally kills herself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Banquo’s Ghost During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified. Lady Macbeth reassures the guests that it is a momentary fit and tells Macbeth to stop. The ghost disappears and Macbeth is calm.

Detailed explanation-4: -We can see the appearance of the ghost as a sign of Macbeth’s conscience working. Although on the surface Macbeth is happy to kill, deep down he is troubled by it. The appearance of the ghost is evidence of this conscience.

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