ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
King Duncan is upset with the original Thane of Cawdor because of his
A
betrayal
B
greed
C
cowardice
D
incompetence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: In Act 1, Scene 2, it is disclosed that the Thane of Cawdor is a traitor and has betrayed King Duncan. The Thane of Cawdor betrayed his king and country by joining with the Norwegian king to fight against Scotland.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Macbeth, King Duncan says the traitor Cawdor will ‘’no more . . . deceive our bosom interest. ‘’ He goes on to tell Ross to announce Cawdor’s execution and to ‘’greet” Macbeth with the traitor’s former title. This allows Macbeth to become Thane of Cawdor, the second of his three prophecies.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duncan felt about the Thane of Cawdor was, happiness because he can now move on to the new heir to the throne. Duncan’s character reveals he has a soft spot for others and he is generous to Macbeth and Banquo.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cawdor has been executed for his betrayal of his king, and Duncan’s son, Malcolm, reports that Cawdor went bravely to his death and confessed to all of his crimes.

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