ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When does Macbeth say his wife should have died?
A
hereafter
B
years ago
C
before she persuaded him to take Duncan’s life
D
after the battle has ended
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She should have died hereafter; There would have been a time for such a word.

Detailed explanation-2: -Untouched by this horrific news, Macbeth replies, “She should have died hereafter: There would have been a time for such a word, ” suggesting that she would have died eventually, implying that he is too busy to deal with her death (line 18-19).

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth’s Soliloquy: She should have died hereafter 5.5.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary: Act 5, scene 5 A woman’s cry is heard, and Seyton appears to tell Macbeth that the queen is dead.

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