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 since Acts 1 and 2?
A
His indecision is gone; he doesn’t consult his wife for advice for his new murders
B
He has grown more passive and he relies on others to think for him.
C
He has lost his courage, honor, and masculinity as Lady Macbeth predicted he would
D
He sleeps too much, and his sleep indicates that he feels paranoid and guilty.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Macbeth goes from being a strong, well respected man to a cold, heartless, fearless murderer while Lady Macbeth goes from being strong willed and controlling to a scared, paranoid child. These changes are the direct result of murdering Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does Macbeth change in the first two acts of the play? At the start of the play, he is loyal to Duncan, but he later kills Duncan to get what he wants. In the opening scenes of Act I, Macbeth is depicted as a great warrior who is given a prestigious new title.

Detailed explanation-4: -First comes his attitude at the beginning of Macbeth where it is very positive and powerful. Subsequently he endures a change with the murder of king Duncan that reduces him from his moral and good status. Finally, he becomes wicked in his ways and develops into a tyrant and a butcher.

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