ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What decision does Duncan regret?
A
Ordering the execution of the Thane of Cawdor.
B
Taking up arms in the first place.
C
Appointing Macbeth to his new position.
D
Getting married.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Thane reports to the king that the Thane of Cawdor has betrayed them by going over to the Norwegians. He then informs Duncan that Macbeth has defeated the King of Norway and the traitor Cawdor. King Duncan is overjoyed and announces that he will give Cawdor’s title to Macbeth as a reward.

Detailed explanation-2: -What decision does Duncan regret? Ordering the execution of the Thane of Cawdor.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -When Malcolm describes Cawdor’s last moment before execution, King Ducan reply “There’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face:” Which means that one cannot know what the other one is thinking. Macbeth’s desires are to become king.

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