ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Macbeth’s tragic flaw is ____
A
wickedness
B
ambition
C
fear
D
doubt
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a flaw in Macbeth’s character? Macbeth has the flaw of ambition. He wants to be king and follows through on his plans without considering the consequences for himself or the kingdom.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key quotation: A fatal flaw At the end of his soliloquy, Macbeth admits he has ‘no spur/To prick the sides of my intent, but only/Vaulting ambition’ (lines 25–7). This reveals his fatal flaw to the audience, and suggests the tragedy to come.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ambition is thr sole cause of Macbeth’s downfall, as it planted the seeds of murder in him which was further fueled by Lady Macbeth and the witches. Macbeth degenerates into a butcher and his tragedy lies on this degeneration.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his ambition and it consequentially leads to his downfall and ultimate demise. Macbeth is a tragic hero who is introduced in the the play as being well-liked and respected by the general and the people. He brings his death upon himself from this tragic flaw.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth’s tragic flaw is ambition because it causes him to lose sight of what is important and eventually driving him crazy which causes his fall in the …show more content…

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