FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Macbeth is the king’s subject and host
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it could weaken all of Scotland
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the king’s sons would kill him
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Lady Macbeth has misgivings
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Detailed explanation-1: -He is aware of the powerful reasons for murdering the king, but is nagged by self-doubt arising from his fear of retribution both in heaven and on earth and by his likely loss of reputation.
Detailed explanation-2: -In this soliloquy, found in Act 1, Scene 7, Macbeth struggles with whether he should murder Duncan. He knows that Duncan has been a good and wise king. Macbeth also acknowledges that his role as Duncan’s host and subject is to protect his king, not murder him in his sleep.
Detailed explanation-3: -At the end of Act 1 Scene 7, Macbeth has made up his mind. After Lady Macbeth’s urging, convincing, and manipulation, Macbeth has decided that he will kill King Duncan so that he may become king himself.
Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth believes he needs to kill King Duncan because he sees the king’s son, Malcolm, as a threat to the throne. Macbeth has already felt confused about whether he needs to leave the Witches’ prophecy in the hands of fate or do some “dark” deeds to help their prophecies along.