ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Duncan says to Macbeth, “Would thou hadst less deserved, “ in Scene 4, line 18. Which sentence best paraphrases his meaning?
A
You should take less than you deserve
B
I know you have what you deserve
C
You deserve less than what I have
D
If only you had deserved less
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan says to Macbeth, “Would thou hadst less deserved, ” in Scene 4, line 18. Paraphrase it. If only you had deserved less. In Scene 5, lines 13-14, Lady Macbeth says Macbeth’s nature is “too full o’ th’ milk of human kindness.” She means he lacks. enough cruelty to murder the king.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which sentence best paraphrases Lady Macbeth’s response to Macbeth’s decision in this drama? Macbeth must act bravely and should act because he truly desires to kill Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 4 Then, to the private astonishment of Macbeth, Duncan announces that his successor as king, whenever that may be, will be his son Malcolm.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why does Duncan give Macbeth the title, thane of Cawdor? Duncan decides to reward Macbeth following the decision to execute the thane of Cawdor. Why are Duncan’s praises of Macbeth in Scene 4 an example of dramatic irony in this tragedy? You know that Macbeth wants to kill Duncan but Duncan is unaware of this fact.

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