ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Macbeth mean when he says he will “sleep no more?”
A
His conscience will never let him sleep.
B
He must run away and always look out for people chasing him.
C
He will soon die.
D
He will have heavy responsibilities as king.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When Macbeth tells his wife about his experience murdering Duncan, he says that he thought he heard a voice cry out “Sleep no more!” This statement implies Macbeth will never again be at peace or have a clean conscience, and will never be able to rest easy.

Detailed explanation-2: -’Sleep no more! ‘ This shows that Macbeth is so guilty that he will never be able to sleep again. He has murdered the king while he is sleeping, which is a deceitful thing to do especially as the king is in line to God.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore CawdorShall sleep no more. Macbeth shall sleep no more.” The voice cried and cried, “Sleep no more!” to the entire house.

Detailed explanation-4: -Just after he sends the two murderers out to kill Banquo, we see that Macbeth can sleep no more. He tells his wife that he will tear the world apart rather than continue to “eat our meal in fear and sleep / In the affliction of these terrible dreams / That shake us nightly” (3.2. 17-19).

Detailed explanation-5: -"Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefor Cawdor” Macbeth Act 2, Scene 2. This is another good quoteas Macbeth states both of his titles to great affect. By saying Glamis has murdered sleep he is saying his past is now clouded as his prior greatness will be overshadowed by the murder.

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