ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Act V, which of the following represents the resolution of the plot?
A
Lady Macbeth dies.
B
Macbeth kills Young Siward.
C
Macbeth vows to fight.
D
Macduff kills Macbeth.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -C. Macduff fights a bloody battle and kills Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Act 5: Denouement or Resolution The three witches’ predictions come true, and the castle is stormed. Macbeth is killed.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the end of the play, Macbeth’s severed head is brought to Malcolm by Macduff, proof that Macbeth has been overthrown, and that Scotland is now Malcom’s to rule. Malcolm promises rewards to all who have fought for him, and names them all earls, the first in Scotland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macduff demands surrender, and Macbeth refuses. The two fight until Macduff kills Macbeth, chops off his head, and presents it to a triumphant Malcolm. Everyone hails Malcolm, the new king of Scotland, who vows to restore justice to the kingdom.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth says he has avoided fighting Macduff because he has enough blood on his hands already. They fight. Macbeth mocks Macduff, saying his effort is wasted: no one of woman born can beat Macbeth. But Macduff replies that he was “untimely ripped” from his mother’s womb (line 16).

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