ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lady Macbeth has developed a pattern of
A
walkingand talking in her sleep.
B
keepinga lit candle nearby.
C
wringingand “washing” her hands.
D
allof these.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -wringing and “washing” her hands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as one which complex and changes dramatically throughout the play. At the beginning she desires to be manlier and is very manipulative to her husband; however at the end she acts frightened, guilty and worries about unchecked power.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lady Macbeth is strong, ruthless, and ambitious. It is she who suggests to Macbeth that they should kill Duncan in order to make the witches’ prophecy come true. Seemingly more strong willed than Macbeth, she helps her husband recover from his fear after he kills Duncan, and helps the cover up.

Detailed explanation-4: -Then she tells him her plan: while Duncan sleeps, she will give his chamberlains wine to make them drunk, and then she and Macbeth can slip in and murder Duncan. They will smear the blood of Duncan on the sleeping chamberlains to cast the guilt upon them.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Corrupting Power of Unchecked Ambition. The Relationship Between Cruelty and Masculinity. The Difference Between Kingship and Tyranny. Ambition. Guilt. Children.

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