FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a mousing owl
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darkness
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a horse
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a falcon
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the Old Man’s dialogue in Scene iv, what symbolizes King Duncan? The falcon symbolizes King Duncan.
Detailed explanation-2: -Duncan is the model of a virtuous, benevolent, and farsighted ruler. His death symbolizes the destruction of an order in Scotland that can be restored only when Duncan’s line, in the person of Malcolm, once more occupies the throne.
Detailed explanation-3: -Duncan’s great strength as a king is his trust in his people and his thanes, but it also makes him vulnerable to treachery. Duncan is pleased. He says: “I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing” (1.4. 28-29).
Detailed explanation-4: -In contrast to the Witches’ vision of what will be, the old man exemplifies the certainty of what has been: The notion of age, tradition and natural continuity, as well as wisdom are all bound up in this single figure.
Detailed explanation-5: -In Act 1, Scene 4 of Macbeth, King Duncan is informed of the noble execution of the former Thane of Cawdor for treason. He then greets Macbeth and Banquo and thanks them both for their loyal and brave service. Macbeth and Banquo pledge their loyalties to the King.