ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
King Duncan gives Lady Macbeth a diamond ring. This shows that the king ____
A
has secret desires for Lady Macbeth
B
wants to flaunt his wealth
C
has fine taste in jewelry.
D
is generous and kind.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan has entrusted Banquo with a diamond as a gift for Lady Macbeth. It is a reward for Macbeth’s bravery and her kind hostessing. Of course, this is ironic given the fact she has plotted his murder.

Detailed explanation-2: -What did the King give Lady Macbeth? What kind of mood was the King in before he went to bed? He gave her a diamond. He was in an unusually good mood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 4 Then, to the private astonishment of Macbeth, Duncan announces that his successor as king, whenever that may be, will be his son Malcolm.

Detailed explanation-4: –Hands Macbeth a diamond, a gift from Duncan as a present for Lady Macbeth’s hospitality.

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