ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the main action in Act 1 Scene 2?
A
King Duncan hears of Macbeth’s bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Glamis.
B
King Duncan hears of Banquo’s bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.
C
King Duncan hears of Macbeth’s bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Cawdor.
D
King Duncan hears of Macbeth’s bravery in battle and makes him Thane of Fife.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan rewards Macbeth for his bravery for defeating the rebels by inviting him to the ceremony where he tells Malcom that he’s next in line for the throne. Duncan said this in front of Macbeth, which made him mad since the witches already told him that he was going to be next in line for the throne.

Detailed explanation-2: -Duncan may be pleased to hear of Macbeth’s awesome feats, but he’s pretty peeved that the Thane of Cawdor has betrayed him. Duncan demands the Thane of Cawdor’s execution and plans to hand over the Thane’s titles to our main man, Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Thane of Ross arrives, and describes how Macbeth defeated Sweno, the Norwegian King, who now begs for a truce. Duncan proclaims that the traitorous Thane of Cawdor shall be put to death, and that Macbeth shall be made Thane of Cawdor. Duncan rewards and trusts his subjects.

Detailed explanation-4: -A captain reports having seen Macbeth and Banquo fight bravely against the rebels and, in particular, Macbeth killed the traitorous MacDonwald. As a reward, King Duncan determines to give Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor and sends Ross as his messenger to deliver to news to Macbeth.

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