ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What “natural” disturbances does Lennox NOT report?
A
hurricane
B
owl made noise all night
C
earthquake
D
screams of death
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Lennox arrives in Act IV, scene 1 and informs Macbeth that his rival, Macduff, has left Scotland to take refuge in England. In response, Macbeth decides to kill Macduff’s family.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lennox describes the night as unruly, windy, and strange screams of death, M. responds with “ ‘Twas a rough night.” What did Macduff discover?

Detailed explanation-3: -Study focus: The unruly night Lennox mentions that the night has been unruly (line 51).

Detailed explanation-4: -The natural disturbances that continue all night after Duncan’s murder (screaming owl, chimneys being blown down, Duncan’s horses turning wild) symbolize the evil of Macbeth’s deeds.

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