ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Before the banquet, Macbeth becomes unhappy and distracted. Lady Macbeth says to him, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.” What does she mean?
A
Be careful. Your guests are angry and not to be trusted.
B
Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.
C
You look very rugged. Go clean up before seeing your guests.
D
Don’t be so rough with people. They are your guests, not your enemies.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lady Macbeth says to him, “Gentle my lord, sleek o’er your rugged looks; / Be bright and jovial among your guests tonight.” What does she mean? Don’t look so gloomy. Be cheerful with your guests.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macbeth My royal lord, you haven’t given a toast. If you don’t make them feel welcome during the feast, the guests will feel like they’re paying for feasting here. If all they’re doing is eating they might as well be at home.

Detailed explanation-3: -She gives him wine to quiet him, and she hosts the banquet. Lady Macbeth tells the guests that Macbeth often has fits.

Detailed explanation-4: -She says he is sleepwalking. She says he suffered a shock during a fight to save Banquo from three murderers. She says not to worry because he’s had strange visions since childhood.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth shouts at the ghost ("Avaunt! and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!") Lady Macbeth hurriedly dismisses their guests. After everyone but Macbeth and Lady Macbeth leave, he expresses his apprehension to her: “It will have blood; they say, blood will have blood."

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