ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Macbeth’s original title that the witches greet him with?
A
Hail to thee Thane of Glamis
B
Hail to thee Thane of Scotland
C
Hail to thee Thane of Shakespeare
D
Hail to thee great warrior
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Act 1, scene 3 The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” (as he is), “Thane of Cawdor, ” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear.

Detailed explanation-2: -The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo’s children will become kings. Macbeth demands to know more but the witches vanish. Ross and Angus arrive to tell Macbeth that he has been given the title Thane of Cawdor by Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first Witch calls him “thane of Glamis, ” already his title, because of Sinel’s death. But then the Witches call him “thane of Cawdor” and “king hereafter” thus prophesizing that he will be promoted to thane of Cawdor and then king.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why is Macbeth Thane of Glamis? In “Macbeth, ” Macbeth is the Thane of Glamis because he offers his military service to the king and in exchange is awarded a portion of land to own.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth (/məkˈbɛ/, full title The Tragedie of Macbeth) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power.

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