FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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he was a traitor and took the other side in the war
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he died of natural causes
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he was promoted
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he married out of wedlock
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Detailed explanation-1: -What happened to the original Thane of Cawdor and why did he lose his title? The original Thane of Cawdor was killed and he was a traitor.
Detailed explanation-2: -While the Captain is taken off for medical help, two thanes enter – Ross and Angus – and announce that Macbeth has also conquered the Norwegian army, including the Thane of Cawdor, a traitor. Overjoyed at the news, Duncan decides to bestow Cawdor’s title on Macbeth, and to execute the former thane.
Detailed explanation-3: -The original Thane of Cawdor was executed for treason because he fought with the Norwegians against Scotland. His execution foreshadows Macbeth’s own death later in the play.
Detailed explanation-4: -The witches hail Macbeth as thane of Glamis (his original title) and as thane of Cawdor.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Thane reports to the king that the Thane of Cawdor has betrayed them by going over to the Norwegians. He then informs Duncan that Macbeth has defeated the King of Norway and the traitor Cawdor. King Duncan is overjoyed and announces that he will give Cawdor’s title to Macbeth as a reward.