ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The voice that tells Macbeth “Sleep no more! Macbeth has murdered sleep!” is saying that
A
someone has witnessed Duncan’s murder
B
Duncan will never awaken from his “sleep”
C
Macbeth murdered Duncan in his sleep
D
Macbeth will never again have a clear conscience
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When Macbeth tells his wife about his experience murdering Duncan, he says that he thought he heard a voice cry out “Sleep no more!” This statement implies Macbeth will never again be at peace or have a clean conscience, and will never be able to rest easy.

Detailed explanation-2: -’Sleep no more! ‘ This shows that Macbeth is so guilty that he will never be able to sleep again. He has murdered the king while he is sleeping, which is a deceitful thing to do especially as the king is in line to God.

Detailed explanation-3: -Methought I heard a voice cry ‘Sleep no more!

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