FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a thrilling fear.
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scornful disbelief.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Macbeth becomes convinced that the Witches’ prophecy is true when Duncan names him Thane of Cawdor, which the Witches prophesied would happen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth is greatly reassured, but his confidence in the future is shaken when the witches show him a line of kings all in the image of Banquo. After the witches disappear, Macbeth discovers that Macduff has fled to England and decides to kill Macduff’s family immediately.
Detailed explanation-3: -Banquo laughs at the prophecies but Macbeth is excited, especially as soon after their meeting with the witches Macbeth is made Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan, in return for his bravery in the battle. He writes to his wife, Lady Macbeth, who is as excited as he is.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Five Prophesies of the ‘Macbeth’ Witches Banquo’s children will become kings. Macbeth should “beware Macduff.” Macbeth cannot be harmed by anyone “of woman born.” Macbeth cannot be beaten until “Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane shall come.”