ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do the 3 witches tell Macbeth?
A
he will die
B
he will be king
C
he will become a devil
D
he will become prince
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” (as he is), “Thane of Cawdor, ” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear.

Detailed explanation-2: -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: -After a battle in Scotland, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet three witches, who make three prophecies-Macbeth will be a thane, Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s sons will be kings.

Detailed explanation-4: -In response they summon for him three apparitions: an armed head, a bloody child, and finally a child crowned, with a tree in his hand. These apparitions instruct Macbeth to beware Macduff but reassure him that no man born of woman can harm him and that he will not be overthrown until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

Detailed explanation-5: -They delivered a self-fulfilling prophecy to tempt Macbeth into willingly committing evil deeds to secure his soul.

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