ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do the witches inform you in the first scene?
A
They will see Macbeth after the battle.
B
Trouble is coming to the Scottish king.
C
Macbeth has acted bravely in battle.
D
Duncan is the king of Scotland.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The witches appear to Macbeth and Banquo, prophesying that Macbeth will be king and so will Banquo’s children. Duncan names his son, Malcolm, his heir. Macbeth’s wife, Lady Macbeth, hears of the witches’ prophecy and insists that they take action to ensure Macbeth indeed becomes king. She plans to kill Duncan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The witches hail Macbeth as thane of Glamis (his original title) and as thane of Cawdor. Macbeth is baffled by this second title, as he has not yet heard of King Duncan’s decision. The witches also declare that Macbeth will be king one day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three “Weïrd Sisters” appear to Macbeth and his comrade Banquo after a battle and prophesy that Macbeth will be king and that the descendants of Banquo will also reign.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth visits the witches and they tell him-the only person he needs to beware of is Macduff, no one a woman has given birth to can harm him and he won’t be defeated until Birnam Wood moves. He thinks he’s unbeatable.

Detailed explanation-5: -Terms in this set (7) What are the Witches doing at the beginning of Act 4? Making poison and potion in a cauldron.

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