ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The 3rd apparition tells Macbeth that he has nothing to fear until Birnam Wood marches up Dunsinane Hill to fight him. What does this apparition look like?
A
An armed head
B
A bloody child
C
A crowned child holding a tree
D
A line of kings resembling Banquo
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -These apparitions instruct Macbeth to beware Macduff but reassure him that no man born of woman can harm him and that he will not be overthrown until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

Detailed explanation-2: -What does the third apparition tell Macbeth? It tells Macbeth not to worry about those who would do him harm. It assures him that “Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be until/Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill/Shall come against him” (IV.

Detailed explanation-3: -This news bolsters Macbeth spirits. The third apparition is a crowned child with a tree in its hand, who says that “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him” (107-09). This cheers Macbeth even more, since he knows that nothing can move a forest.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be until. Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill. Shall come against him. In other words, the witches are saying: don’t worry, Macbeth, you’re fine. You will only be conquered when the Great Birnam Forest walks to Dunsinane Hill.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ghost-child told Macbeth that he’ll never be vanquished/defeated until the woods at Great Birnam move to Dunsinane Hill.

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