ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the gentlewoman say that Lady Macbeth keeps with her at all times?
A
Duncan’s sheets
B
Macbeth’s daggers
C
Light
D
Macbeth’s letter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The gentlewoman says that Lady Macbeth keeps a light by her constantly. This small piece of information is important because it shows that she is lonely and that she is scared of the darkness because it gives her horrible memories.

Detailed explanation-2: -The gentlewoman says Lady Macbeth keeps a candle with her at all times and refuses to go anywhere without it. This small revelation of information is significant because it’s dark and she’s trying to find herself. Read what the gentlewoman says Lady Macbeth keeps with her in 5.1.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Gentlewoman indicates Lady Macbeth has walked in her sleep. She will not report to the Doctor anything Lady Macbeth has spoken in her somnambulistic state, having no witness to confirm her testimony. Carrying a taper (candlestick), Lady Macbeth enters sleepwalking.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Waiting-Gentlewoman who serves in the Macbeths’ household has told the Doctor who accompanies her that Lady Macbeth has been seen sleepwalking around the castle, but although he has accompanied her for two nights now, they have, as yet, failed to see Lady Macbeth walking around on her somnambulistic travels.

Detailed explanation-5: -Because she fears of the darkness that comes from her bad deeds, she wants to have a light kept by her at all times. She knows that she lives in darkness, and tries to use the light to keep her guilt away. Thus, Lady Macbeth to bring the light back into her life.

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