ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is fitting that Malcom gives the final speech of the play because
A
he was most wronged byMacbeth.
B
he has killed Macbeth.
C
all the other majorcharacters are dead.
D
he is now king of Scotland.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malcolm’s speech in the final scene of the play to his noblemen signifies that he has matured into a worthy ruler, signifying the end of Macbeth’s reign of terror on Scotland and the beginning of a new era.

Detailed explanation-2: -Malcolm says in his speech that he will restore the kingdom of Scotland to where it was before. The only difference is that the Thanes who helped him in the battle shall now be earls. He decrees that all who have fled from the reign of Macbeth (such as his brother, Donaldbain).

Detailed explanation-3: -In his final speech, Malcolm also mentions that Lady Macbeth is said to have committed suicide. Thus, the play ends with very little ambiguity: the good side has won, and the evil side has been vanquished.

Detailed explanation-4: -Act 5 Scene 9: Malcolm’s final speech So, thanks to all at once and to each one, Whom we invite to see us crown’d at Scone.

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