ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Scene 4, lines 133-142 (page 123), which excerpt best reveals the weakness in character that is Macbeth’s tragic flaw?
A
“I hear it by the way; but I will send. / There’s not a one of them”
B
“More shall they speak, for now I am bent to know / By the worst”
C
“For mine own good, / All causes shall give way.”
D
“(and betimes I will) to the Weird sisters. / More shall they speak”
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Reread Scene 4, lines 130-140. Which excerpt best reveals the weakness in character that is Macbeth’s tragic flaw? “For mine own good, / All causes shall give way."

Detailed explanation-2: -What is a flaw in Macbeth’s character? Macbeth has the flaw of ambition. He wants to be king and follows through on his plans without considering the consequences for himself or the kingdom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his ambition and it consequentially leads to his downfall and ultimate demise. Macbeth is a tragic hero who is introduced in the the play as being well-liked and respected by the general and the people. He brings his death upon himself from this tragic flaw.

Detailed explanation-4: -What evidence in Act 4 Scene 1 reveals Macbeth’s tragic flaw of ambition and his willingness to kill for it? 1-Macbeth goes to see the dangerous and powerful witches to learn more about his fate. 3-Macbeth claims that he will no longer wait to act, but be ambitious and act immediately to seize power.

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