ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The original Thane of Cawdor is executed because
A
he cheated on his wife
B
he committed treason against King Duncan andScotland
C
he killed the queen
D
he refused to go into battle because he was acoward
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cawdor has been executed for his betrayal of his king, and Duncan’s son, Malcolm, reports that Cawdor went bravely to his death and confessed to all of his crimes.

Detailed explanation-2: -In William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, this title was given to Macbeth after the previous Thane of Cawdor was captured and executed for treason against King Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: King Duncan ordered the death of the Thane of Cawdor because the thane rebelled against him.

Detailed explanation-4: -While the Captain is taken off for medical help, two thanes enter – Ross and Angus – and announce that Macbeth has also conquered the Norwegian army, including the Thane of Cawdor, a traitor. Overjoyed at the news, Duncan decides to bestow Cawdor’s title on Macbeth, and to execute the former thane.

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