ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lady Macbeth fears that
A
her husband is too nice to do what needs to be done to become king
B
Duncan will grow suspicious of her
C
Banquo will find a way to be king
D
the witches have lied to Macbeth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Summary: Act 1, scene 5 Lady Macbeth murmurs that she knows Macbeth is ambitious, but fears he is too full of “th’ milk of human kindness” to take the steps necessary to make himself king (1.5.15).

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macbeth fears that Macbeth is not up for the task of killing the king when he is their guest. This act would fulfill the witches prophecy, which is what she wants.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does Lady Macbeth persuade Macbeth to kill King Duncan? Lady Macbeth persuades Macbeth to kill King Duncan by preying on his sense of manhood and courage. When Macbeth reveals that he has had a change of heart and is no longer willing to kill King Duncan, Lady Macbeth becomes enraged.

Detailed explanation-4: -What advice does Lady Macbeth give to her husband? She is saying “ what’s done is done, ” and that Macbeth shouldn’t overthink what he has done or torture himself about it.

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