ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hecate directs the witches to present illusions that will make Macbeth feel:
A
guilty
B
innocent
C
insecure
D
overconfident
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hecate is angry that the three witches interfered with Macbeth without her approval, and she describes her plan to confuse Macbeth with further visions.

Detailed explanation-2: -4. What is Hecate’s plan for Macbeth? Hecate plans to show Macbeth ‘visions’ in order to give him false confidence and lead him into a state of madness and confusion.

Detailed explanation-3: -She plays an important role in the play because of the lines she utters at the end of the scene: “And you all know, security/Is mortals’ chiefest enemy.” She reveals in these lines that Macbeth’s belief that he is untouchable will ultimately result in his downfall.

Detailed explanation-4: -Who is Hecate and why is she angry? She’s the goddess of witcraft. She is mad at the witches because they were medding in the business of Macbeth without consulting her.

There is 1 question to complete.