ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the ghost at the dinner banquet in Scene 4 cause Macbeth to do?
A
Accuse his wife of murdering Duncan
B
Become ill with a childhood illness
C
Become agitated and upset
D
Question his guests’ loyalty to Duncan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified. Lady Macbeth reassures the guests that it is a momentary fit and tells Macbeth to stop. The ghost disappears and Macbeth is calm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Act III Scene 4: Banquo’s ghost It marks the beginning of the decline of Macbeth’s rule and power: he cannot keep calm on this important occasion of state, and almost reveals his guilt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Banquo’s ghost is not meant to be taken by the audience as real, but rather an hallucination that reveals Macbeth’s disturbed state of mind. The ghost can be seen as a symbol of Macbeth’s guilt and fear about the consequences of murder.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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