ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

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FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Scene 2, Duncan listens to a wounded soldier tell a story about ____
A
some witches he encounters.
B
how they lost the battle.
C
Macbeth’s bravery and prowess during the battle.
D
how he was wounded during the battle.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan may be pleased to hear of Macbeth’s awesome feats, but he’s pretty peeved that the Thane of Cawdor has betrayed him. Duncan demands the Thane of Cawdor’s execution and plans to hand over the Thane’s titles to our main man, Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-2: -At a military camp King Duncan is greeted by a sergeant who narrates Macbeth’s bravery in the battle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Act 1 Scene 2 At King Duncan’s camp, a wounded captain tells the king that ‘brave Macbeth’ fought well against the rebel forces led by Macdonald.

Detailed explanation-4: -’What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won’ Duncan, the King of Scotland, asks an injured Captain how the battle against the allied powers of Norway and Ireland is progressing. He reports that the rebel Macdonald was faring well before Macbeth, a Scottish Captain, fought and beheaded him.

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