ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

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

Detailed explanation-1: -The quote “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him” from Macbeth means that Macbeth will not be conquered until the trees from Birnam Wood approach his castle on Dunsinane Hill.

Detailed explanation-2: -What does the third apparition tell Macbeth? It tells Macbeth not to worry about those who would do him harm. It assures him that “Macbeth shall never vanquish’d be until/Great Birnam wood to high Dunsinane hill/Shall come against him” (IV.

Detailed explanation-3: -It says that Macbeth will not be defeated until Great Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane Hill. Macbeth is pleased: since forests don’t march, he must be invincible. Macbeth wants to know one more thing: will Banquo’s heirs have the throne?

Detailed explanation-4: -In the play, three witches reveal to Macbeth his fate through prophecies. They suggest that he will be king of Scotland until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane. Macbeth believes he is secure in his reign because he deems the prediction impossible.

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