ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hecate was angry with The Witches for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:
A
They gave Macbeth the prophecy
B
They interfered with Fate
C
She (Hecate) was not included
D
They did not pray to her before delivering the prophecy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Weird Sisters meet with Hecate, their mistress. 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: -Hecate, the classical goddess of the lower world who represents the spirit of ancient witchcraft, calls the weird sisters to her to complain that her own part in Macbeth’s downfall has been overlooked and that she now wishes personally to make his downfall complete.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hecate is angry with the witches for telling Macbeth of his fortune without calling on her at all. She tells them that they have done all their work for a selfish man who thinks only of his own fortune.

Detailed explanation-4: -After a battle in Scotland, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet three witches, who make three prophecies-Macbeth will be a thane, Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s sons will be kings.

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