ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Lady Macbeth claim about Macbeth before having the guests leave?
A
They are out of food
B
Macbeth is ill
C
Macbeth has become too drunk
D
It is too late and they all must depart
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She says he has been poisoned. She says he is sleepwalking. She says he suffered a shock during a fight to save Banquo from three murderers. She says not to worry because he’s had strange visions since childhood.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macbeth makes excuses for her husband, saying that he occasionally has such “visions” and that the guests should simply ignore his behavior.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lady Macbeth privately chides her husband for his outburst in front of their guests. She tells him that he is simply seeing things, the same way he saw a dagger immediately before he murdered King Duncan.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lady Macbeth If you pay attention to it, you’ll make it worse and it will last longer. Just eat, and ignore him.

Detailed explanation-5: -During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified. Lady Macbeth reassures the guests that it is a momentary fit and tells Macbeth to stop. The ghost disappears and Macbeth is calm.

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