ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Macbeth forgets about the prediction that he will become king.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why is Macbeth confused by the witches’ prophecies? He is confused bc there’s already a Thane of Cawdor. Why have Ross and Angus come? To tell Macbeth that he is the new Thane of Cawdor, and to thank Macbeth for his duty.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summary: Macbeth and Banquo are discussing the witches’ prophecies once again. Banquo has been dreaming about them, but Macbeth lies and says they’ve slipped his mind. He then tells Banquo to stick with him, and he’ll be rewarded in the future.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three “Weïrd Sisters” appear to Macbeth and his comrade Banquo after a battle and prophesy that Macbeth will be king and that the descendants of Banquo will also reign.

Detailed explanation-4: -What prediction from the witches is false? Banquo’s sons would be king.

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