ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What feeling does Banquo express about Macbeth?
A
jealousy
B
suspicion
C
loyalty
D
sadness
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Act 3, scene 1, Banquo’s soliloquy reveals that he is suspicious of Macbeth, who, in becoming king, has achieved all that the Witches promised for him. Banquo senses that Macbeth engaged in foul play in order to make the Witches’ prophecy come true.

Detailed explanation-2: -Banquo suspects that Macbeth killed Duncan in order to become king.

Detailed explanation-3: -What feelings does Banquo express to Fleance? Banquo expresses that he is having nightmares and having trouble sleeping. He feels heavy, restless, and on edge.

Detailed explanation-4: -Based on the witches’ prophecy, Banquo suspects Macbeth of killing King Duncan. Macbeth becomes aware of these suspicions and hires assassins to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance. Banquo is murdered that night, but Fleance escapes into the darkness.

Detailed explanation-5: -Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth because he knows the prophecy given to Macbeth by the three witches-that Macbeth is to be a thane. Macbeth considers killing Banquo’s son because Banquo’s prophecy claimed that he would be the father of kings-making Banquo’s son a potential heir to the throne. More items

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