ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
By the end of Act III, how has Macbeth changed since the beginning of the play?
A
He is now quick to use treachery to suit his ends.
B
He now enjoys the respect of his comrades.
C
He is now comfortable with the witches’ prophecies.
D
He now has confidence in his ability to rule.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -By the end of Act III, how has Macbeth changed since the beginning of the play? He is now quick to use treachery to suit his ends. He now enjoys the respect of his comrades. He is now comfortable with the witches’ prophecies.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the beginning Macbeth is determined to prove to his wife that he loves her and his worth as a man. However, from this point onwards Macbeth’s ambition motivates him and overcomes his conscience, making him increasingly determined that nobody is going to stand in his way.

Detailed explanation-3: -Act 3 Scene 3 The murderers attack Banquo and Fleance. Fleance manages to escape and Banquo shouts after him, ‘Thou mayst revenge!’ and Banquo is killed. The murderers decide to return to the castle and tell Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-4: -As William Shakespeare’s Macbeth moves from Act 1 Scene 5 to Act 3 Scene 2, the relationship between the Macbeths becomes more distant as their personalities transform. Lady Macbeth shifts from being ambitious to feeling remorseful over the murder of Duncan, the King.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as one which complex and changes dramatically throughout the play. At the beginning she desires to be manlier and is very manipulative to her husband; however at the end she acts frightened, guilty and worries about unchecked power.

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