ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Macbeth do to Mcdonwald in battle that makes King Duncan call him, “A worthy gentleman”
A
Has tea and biscuits with Mcdonwald
B
Shoots Mcdonwald with a crossbow
C
Negotiates peace with Mcdonwald
D
Cuts Mcdonwald in half, then spikes his head outside the castle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A captain reports having seen Macbeth and Banquo fight bravely against the rebels and, in particular, Macbeth killed the traitorous MacDonwald. As a reward, King Duncan determines to give Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor and sends Ross as his messenger to deliver to news to Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth is introduced as the brave man who led King Duncan’s forces to victory against the traitorous Thane of Cawdor, Macdonwald and The King of Norway, in a battle that could have gone either way were it not for Macbeth’s leadership. We learn that Macbeth killed Macdonwald himself in battle.

Detailed explanation-3: -What does Duncan call Macbeth when he hears Macbeth has defeated Macdonwald? He calls him “valiant Cousin! Worthy gentleman!” This is ironic, being said to the man who will be his murderer. 3.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did Macbeth kill Macdonwald? By running the sword up him, and splitting him in two, and when he was dead, Macbeth cut his head off.

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