ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In reference Lady Macbeth’s reason for not murdering Duncan, what does this reveal about her character
A
She respects Macbeth
B
She may lack the confidence she conveys to Macbeth
C
She is ruthless
D
She believes in the prophesies made by the witchesb
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He then considers the reasons why he ought not to kill Duncan: Macbeth is Duncan’s kinsman, subject, and host; moreover, the king is universally admired as a virtuous ruler. Macbeth notes that these circumstances offer him nothing that he can use to motivate himself.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macbeth says she cannot kill Duncan herself because he looked like her father in his sleep.

Detailed explanation-3: -She fears that Macbeth lacks the ruthlessness he needs to kill Duncan and fulfill the witches’ second prophecy.

Detailed explanation-4: -How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to kill King Duncan? Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth to kill King Duncan by preying on his sense of manhood and courage. When Macbeth reveals that he has had a change of heart and is no longer willing to kill King Duncan, Lady Macbeth becomes enraged.

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