ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Macbeth’s soliloquy (long speech revealing his thoughts) in Scene 7 reveal?
A
Lady Macbeth thinks Macbeth is a coward.
B
Macbeth has second thoughts about the plan.
C
The peole of Scotland love and praise Duncan.
D
Macbeth worries that his evil deed will backfire.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It displays his poetic genius in lines like “Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, that tears shall drown the wind.”, whilst also showing his is uncanny humanity. We see a man struggling with his conscience. Macbeth is dealing with the internal conflict of whether to follow his ambition or to remain loyal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The imagery of Macbeth’s soliloquy reveals the intentions he would like to achieve ("assassination, ” “success"), but its construction shows the workings of a mind still very much in confusion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth’s state of mind changes dramatically throughout the play. This is revealed through his soliloquy. In his soliloquy, He shows his intention he would like to achieve but its construction shows Macbeth’s mind still very much in confusion.

Detailed explanation-4: -This soliloquy demonstrates the moral and physical destruction of Lady Macbeth. She is now weak, vulnerable, and unable to care for herself. It also shows the guilt she feels because of the murder. In her speech, she first relives the murder of Duncan, then Macduff’s wife, and then Banquo.

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