ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Act IV, what does the messenger tell Macbeth?
A
Birnam Wood moving to Dunsiname
B
The army is coming
C
Macduff mad that his family is dead
D
he will soon be killed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These apparitions instruct Macbeth to beware Macduff but reassure him that no man born of woman can harm him and that he will not be overthrown until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

Detailed explanation-2: -As Macduff’s army approaches, Macbeth is informed that Lady Macbeth has committed suicide. Macbeth’s messenger tells him that Birnam Wood is moving closer to Dunsinane castle; Macbeth senses a defeat.

Detailed explanation-3: -A messenger enters with astonishing news: the trees of Birnam Wood are advancing toward Dunsinane. Enraged and terrified, Macbeth recalls the prophecy that said he could not die till Birnam Wood moved to Dunsinane. Resignedly, he declares that he is tired of the sun and that at least he will die fighting.

Detailed explanation-4: -The English forces arrive at Birnam wood, and Malcolm instructs the troops to use its greenery as a disguise to approach the castle. Seyton announces the Queen has died, and a servant tells Macbeth that he has witnessed Birnam wood moving towards the castle (in actuality, the disguised English army).

Detailed explanation-5: -What does the messenger tell Macbeth he sees coming toward Dunsinane? How does Macbeth respond? He tells Macbeth that trees are moving toward the castle; Macbeth does not believe him at first, then, sounds the alarm for battle.

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