ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Act IV, Macbeth visits the witches because he thinks that
A
their evil doings can help him maintain his power.
B
they can turn back the hands of time.
C
by killing them, he can escape his fate.
D
they can rid him of Banquo’s ghost.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -their evil doings can help him maintain his power. they can turn back the hands of time. by killing them, he can escape his fate. they can rid him of Banquo’s ghost.

Detailed explanation-2: -Synopsis: Macbeth approaches the witches to learn how to make his kingship secure. In response they summon for him three apparitions: an armed head, a bloody child, and finally a child crowned, with a tree in his hand.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth is greatly reassured, but his confidence in the future is shaken when the witches show him a line of kings all in the image of Banquo. After the witches disappear, Macbeth discovers that Macduff has fled to England and decides to kill Macduff’s family immediately.

Detailed explanation-4: -Act 4 concerns Macbeth’s growing fears about Macduff’s loyalty, which are increased by the witches’ prophecies and Macduff’s decision to go to England. Ultimately, Macbeth secures his own downfall by murdering Macduff’s family, as Macduff is now desperate for revenge.

Detailed explanation-5: -He talks to them to get information on Malcolm and Macduff The witches give him three warnings that are “Beware of Macduff, be ruthless, bold, and decisive. No man born to a women can harm Macbeth and will not be defeat till until Great Birnam Wood marches to fight against him".

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