ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is not a prediction from the witches?
A
Banquo’s sons would be king.
B
Macbeth will be the Thane of Cawdor.
C
Malcolm will kill Macbeth.
D
Macbeth will be King of Scotland.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -After a battle in Scotland, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet three witches, who make three prophecies-Macbeth will be a thane, Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s sons will be kings.

Detailed explanation-2: -What prediction from the witches is false? Banquo’s sons would be king.

Detailed explanation-3: -This prophecy later comes true when Macbeth murders Banquo, having taken the throne for himself. The witches tell Macbeth that he will become king, that no man born of woman can defeat him, and that he will not be vanquished until Birnam Wood should come to Dunsinane, all of which turns out to be true.

Detailed explanation-4: -In response they summon for him three apparitions: an armed head, a bloody child, and finally a child crowned, with a tree in his hand. These apparitions instruct Macbeth to beware Macduff but reassure him that no man born of woman can harm him and that he will not be overthrown until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.

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