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 tragic flaw?
A
hatred
B
lack of a conscience
C
ambition
D
envy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a flaw in Macbeth’s character? Macbeth has the flaw of ambition. He wants to be king and follows through on his plans without considering the consequences for himself or the kingdom.

Detailed explanation-2: -Key quotation: A fatal flaw At the end of his soliloquy, Macbeth admits he has ‘no spur/To prick the sides of my intent, but only/Vaulting ambition’ (lines 25–7). This reveals his fatal flaw to the audience, and suggests the tragedy to come.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth’s ambition causes him risk everything to become king and he eventually loses everything instead. Macbeth’s tragic flaw is ambition because it causes him to lose sight of what is important and eventually driving him crazy which causes his fall in the …show more content…

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his ambition and it consequentially leads to his downfall and ultimate demise. Macbeth is a tragic hero who is introduced in the the play as being well-liked and respected by the general and the people. He brings his death upon himself from this tragic flaw.

Detailed explanation-5: -The source of Macbeth’s ambition To begin with, he has a deep desire for advancement and power, although that is not the only thing that made him turn to crime. It took two other factors that forced that hunger and made him take various violent actions just to obtain power.

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