ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Macbeth’s evil side is associated with
A
Royalty
B
The Color Blue
C
Night & Darkness
D
Daggers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Throughout Macbeth, Night is used to signify: darkness, evil, deception, deceit, fear and confusion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout the play, Shakespeare presents a dark side of human nature, with greed and ambition overcoming morality. First, by illustrating Banquo’s greed in order for his kids to inherit the throne. Secondly, Lady Macbeths ambition overtakes her, and instead of supporting her husband, she pushes him to evil.

Detailed explanation-3: -Significance Of Darkness In Macbeth Macbeth is abundant in darkness and revenge. This darkness is a symbol for evil, which leads to Macbeth committing the murder of Duncan and having Banquo murdered. The evil is the cause of Malcolm attempting to avenge his father’s death by getting revenge on Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-4: -The use of night is used by Shakespeare to show that Lady Macbeth wants to use night so she would not be able to see the wound when she kills the King; she wants to use night as a mask to hide her evil intentions.

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