ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Macbeth decides not to kill King Duncan because
A
He fears he would be caught
B
Lady Macbeth could not plan for everything
C
He is his host and a loyal subject
D
Banquo will suspect him of murder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He then considers the reasons why he ought not to kill Duncan: Macbeth is Duncan’s kinsman, subject, and host; moreover, the king is universally admired as a virtuous ruler. Macbeth notes that these circumstances offer him nothing that he can use to motivate himself.

Detailed explanation-2: -In scene 4, what does Macbeth say in the duty of loyal subjects like himself to King Duncan? Is he sincere? To house the king, and he is not sincere because hes planning to kill him with his wife.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth is initially loyal to Duncan as “his kinsman and his subject”-this makes it even more shocking when he puts his own desires ahead of his loyalty to the King. Lady Macbeth’s 2-faced nature helps her to betray Duncan-he trusts her as a “Fair and noble hostess” and doesn’t see her lust for power.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth realizes that the only reason to kill Duncan is his own ambition and desire to be king. Macbeth decides that he will not kill Duncan, but then his wife walks into the room. Macbeth tells Lady Macbeth that he is not going to kill Duncan.

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