ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Macbeth’s enemies, the English army, take branches from the trees for protection.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malcolm, Siward, Macduff and the other nobles actively work against Macbeth, opposing his desire to be and stay king.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth has Macduff’s wife and children murdered. Malcolm and Macduff lead an army against Macbeth, as Lady Macbeth goes mad and commits suicide. Macbeth confronts Malcolm’s army, trusting in the Weïrd Sisters’ comforting promises. He learns that the promises are tricks, but continues to fight.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symbolism/Meaning a child wearing a crown and holding a tree Great Birnam Wood will march to Dunsinane Hill child with crown and tree symbolize Malcolm; Macbeth thinks he is invincible because trees can’t march. However he misunderstands this apparition as it is a symbol of Malcom’s attack.

Detailed explanation-4: -He has his men cut off tree branches and use them as camouflage. What does Malcolm explain about the state of Macbeth’s armies? Malcolm says on the battlefield, Macbeth’s army has been delibertly missing them. It seems no one wishes for Macbeth to be king, not even his own side!

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