ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many people see Banquo’s ghost at the banquet?
A
one
B
two
C
everyone
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The reason why he is absent is very simple-Macbeth has just had him murdered. Where Banquo should be sitting at the banquet, Macbeth sees instead his ghost. Imagine his horror and his reaction, and remember that no one else at the feast can see this ghost.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified.

Detailed explanation-3: –The bloody Ghost of Banquo-which only Macbeth can see-appears among the guests. Exeunt all but Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.-When his guests are gone, Macbeth tells his wife he’s going to find out why Macduff didn’t attend their banquet.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary: Macbeth finds out that Banquo has been murdered, but that his son has escaped. As Macbeth heads back to eat at his banquet table, he finds his seat has been taken by none other than the ghost of Banquo. He freaks out at the sight, and Lady Macbeth dismisses it as a momentary fit.

Detailed explanation-5: -Act 3, scene 4 As Macbeth’s banquet begins, one of Banquo’s murderers appears at the door to tell Macbeth of Banquo’s death and Fleance’s escape. Returning to the table, Macbeth is confronted by Banquo’s ghost, invisible to all but Macbeth.

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