ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What happens to Macbeth at the end of Act 2?
A
He is killed.
B
He is crowned King of Scotland.
C
He goes after Malcolm.
D
He leaves Lady Macbeth for his mistress.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -At the end of the play, Macbeth’s severed head is brought to Malcolm by Macduff, proof that Macbeth has been overthrown, and that Scotland is now Malcom’s to rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Act 2 Scene 2 Lady Macbeth waits for Macbeth to return from the murder and reassures herself that she drugged the guard’s wine so they will not wake up. Macbeth returns, alarmed that he heard a noise. He is anxious, saying that he could not say Amen and heard someone crying ‘Sleep no more: Macbeth doth murder sleep’.

Detailed explanation-3: -He also tells them the latest news: Macbeth is king.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary and Analysis Act II: Scene 4 Macduff appears with fresh news that Duncan is buried, that his sons have fled, and that the kingship has passed to Macbeth. The opening prophecies of the Witches have been completed.

Detailed explanation-5: -Three witches tell the Scottish general Macbeth that he will be King of Scotland. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth kills the king, becomes the new king, and kills more people out of paranoia. Civil war erupts to overthrow Macbeth, resulting in more death.

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