ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the witches doing as the scene opens?
A
Summoning the ghost of Banquo to them.
B
Luring Macbeth to their cauldron.
C
Preparing a charm and chanting.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What are the witches doing as the scene opens? Summoning the ghost of Banquo to them.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Witches’ Prophecy The witches gather on the moor and cast a spell as Macbeth and Banquo arrive. The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo’s children will become kings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth meets up with the witches, who are busy making potions and casting spells. He tells them he wants to learn more about his future. They tell him three key things: He should keep an eye on Macduff. He won’t face any harm from anyone “of woman born.” He won’t be conquered until Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are the witches doing in the opening of the scene? They are conjuring the apparitions for macbeth.

Detailed explanation-5: -In a desolate place blasted by thunderstorms, Three Witches meet to predict the future.

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