ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Scene 7, lines 10-12, Macbeth says “To plague th’ inventor. This even-handed justice / Commends th’ ingredience of our poisoned chalice / To our own lips. He’s here in double trust.” These lines reveal Macbeth’s
A
unwillingness to kill anyone
B
belief that the witches are like poison
C
discomfort with his actions in battle
D
fear of being punished for killing Duncan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -And this even-handed justice commends th’ingredience of our poisoned chalice to our own lips. Justice is even-handed because she holds a balance in her hand; she is impartial, not least because she is also blind, another (appropriately) unseen instance of sightlessness, blindness in the play.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 7. Summary. Alone, Macbeth ponders the deed that he is about to perform. He is aware of the powerful reasons for murdering the king, but is nagged by self-doubt arising from his fear of retribution both in heaven and on earth and by his likely loss of reputation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lady Macbeth manipulates Macbeth by questioning his manhood and calling him a coward. She reminds him that he gave his word that he would kill Duncan and that he is less of a man if he cannot be courageous enough to complete the act.

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