ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the first apparition foretell?
A
Banquo’s ancestors kings for many generations
B
Macbeth will not be defeated until Birnam Wood move to Dunsiname
C
No one born of woman can harm Macbeth
D
Beware Macduff
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After calling Macbeth’s name three times, the first apparition warns him to ‘beware Macduff; / Beware the thane of Fife…’ before asking to be dismissed and disappearing. Macbeth acknowledges that the apparition ‘harp’d my fear aright, ’ namely that Macduff, his archrival, would be a threat to his reign.

Detailed explanation-2: -These apparitions instruct Macbeth to beware Macduff but reassure him that no man born of woman can harm him and that he will not be overthrown until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hear his speech, but say thou naught. FIRST APPARITION Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth, beware Macduff. Beware the Thane of Fife.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the first apparition and what does it indicate? The first apparition is an armed head and it knows people’s thoughts. It indicates that Macduff is going to kill Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth resolves to send murderers to capture Macduff’s castle and to kill Macduff’s wife and children.

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