ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What two reasons does Macbeth give for not wanting to kill Duncan?
A
Duncan is the king and Macbeth loves him
B
The prophecy will com true on its own, and he is likely to get caught
C
Lady Macbeth is crazy, and Duncan has been a great guest
D
Macbeth is his host and he is a kinsman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He then considers the reasons why he ought not to kill Duncan: Macbeth is Duncan’s kinsman, subject, and host; moreover, the king is universally admired as a virtuous ruler. Macbeth notes that these circumstances offer him nothing that he can use to motivate himself.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chief nourisher in life’s feast.” What quotes Macbeth’s guilt? After killing Duncan, Macbeth expresses remorse and guilt in Act Two, Scene Two, in these words: “I’ll go no more: I am afraid to think what I have done; Look on’t again I dare not.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Lady Macbeth soothes him and tells him to wash his hands, but notices he is still carrying the dagger he used to kill Duncan. Macbeth refuses to return to the scene of the crime.

Detailed explanation-4: -He is the king’s subject and is expected to be loyal to him. He is the king’s host. Duncan is a goodly king and God will not like it if he is killed, Besides, this Duncan. Bonus-Macbeth wants to enjoy his new role of Thane of Cawdor. 28-Apr-2019

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