ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does Lady Macbeth most likely die?
A
Macduff probably kills her out of revenge.
B
She probably dies from sheer exhaustion.
C
The doctor probably puts her out of her misery with medicine.
D
She probably commits suicide.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She is usually depicted as a strong, tough woman and, in her drive to induce Macbeth to murder King Duncan, she appears to be that, but, having succeeded, it does not take long for her to crumble and break down, destroyed by guilt, and she ends up committing suicide.

Detailed explanation-2: -She dies off-stage, with suicide being suggested as its cause when Malcolm declares that she died by “self and violent hands."

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Lady Macbeth dies off stage and her death is never clear, but suicide is suggested. Lord and Lady Macbeth both feel regret for their actions and fear that their misdeeds will be discovered. However, their guilt manifests in different ways.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Lady Macbeth dies in Act V, Scene v.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lady Macbeth kills herself because she cannot cope with her guilt over King Duncan’s murder. When the play begins, she is more than willing to kill the king in order to advance her husband’s social position. She is the one who prods him into taking action, claiming that hesitation is a sign of cowardice.

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