FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Hecate
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A dagger
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The thanes covered in blood
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Banquo’s ghost
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Detailed explanation-1: -A murderer tells Macbeth that he has been successful in killing Banquo, but that Fleance escaped. During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ghost of Banquo reappears. Macbeth shouts at the ghost ("Avaunt! and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!") Lady Macbeth hurriedly dismisses their guests.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is your explanation for the appearance of Banquo’s ghost at the table? This is Macbeth slipping into insanity-his conscience is getting to him. Why do you think Macbeth is the only one who can see Banquo’s ghost? He’s the only one who can see him because it’s a problem in Macbeth’s head and not a reality.
Detailed explanation-4: -Three times Macbeth sees the ghost, and three times he appears to recover his senses.
Detailed explanation-5: -Act 3, scene 4 As Macbeth’s banquet begins, one of Banquo’s murderers appears at the door to tell Macbeth of Banquo’s death and Fleance’s escape. Returning to the table, Macbeth is confronted by Banquo’s ghost, invisible to all but Macbeth.