ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Even though Scene 4 opens in the daytime, the weather makes it appear as if it were night.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In this scene, the pleasant weather symbolizes the goodness and peace Duncan possesses and the natural order he represents. In contrast, whenever the witches appear, the weather turns chaotic and violent.

Detailed explanation-2: -The opening scene of Macbeth not only introduces the audience to the supernatural element that will be carried throughout the play, but it also establishes a theme of disorder through the presence of the witches, the stormy weather, and the bleak landscape.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thou seest the heavens, as troubled with man’s act, Threatens his bloody stage. By th’ clock ‘tis day, And yet dark night strangles the travelling lamp.

Detailed explanation-4: -Act 2 Scene 4 Macduff arrives and tells Ross that he believes that the guards who murdered Duncan were bribed by Malcolm and Donalbain, which is why the two sons have fled the country. Ross reports that Macbeth has been named king and he plans to go to Scone for his coronation but Macduff heads home to Fife instead.

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