ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III?
A
He no longer hesitates to use treachery to achieve his ends.
B
He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends.
C
He no longer doubts his ability to rule justly.
D
He no longer regrets having killed King Duncan.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Where Macduff is hiding. How has Macbeth changed between the beginning of Act I and the end of Act III? He has gained the respect and loyalty of his friends. He no longer hesitates to use betrayal to achieve his ends.

Detailed explanation-2: -His actions become less heroic and more cowardly as he continues to murder and terrorise others in order to hold on to his power. Towards the end of the play, when he realises that he is doomed, he briefly returns to his old heroic self. At the start of the play, Macbeth is Thane of Glamis.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the beginning Macbeth is determined to prove to his wife that he loves her and his worth as a man. However, from this point onwards Macbeth’s ambition motivates him and overcomes his conscience, making him increasingly determined that nobody is going to stand in his way.

Detailed explanation-4: -From the beginning, Macbeth is depicted as a hero and a valiant soldier. However as the novel continues, his character changes dramatically from a champion to a tyrant. After winning a battle, Macbeth is given the title of Thane of Cawdor. This sparks his ambition to do whatever it takes to remain in power.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as one which complex and changes dramatically throughout the play. At the beginning she desires to be manlier and is very manipulative to her husband; however at the end she acts frightened, guilty and worries about unchecked power.

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