ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Lady Macbeth is able to change Macbeth’s mind in regard to killing Duncan, it illustrates that:
A
Evil spirits are helping her do what she needs to do.
B
She is very manipulative.
C
Macbeth should’ve married someone else.
D
Macbeth is a weak, easily swayed, man.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When Lady Macbeth is able to change Macbeth’s mind in regard to killing Duncan, it illustrates that: Evil spirits are helping her do what she needs to do.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macbeth manipulates her husband with remarkable effectiveness, overriding all his objections; when he hesitates to murder, she repeatedly questions his manhood until he feels that he must commit murder to prove himself.

Detailed explanation-3: -dramatic tragedy Macbeth by William Shakespeare, masculinity becomes a trait that is manipulated by Lady Macbeth and Macbeth. Lady Macbeth manipulates this trait in Macbeth by questioning his manhood and convincing him to murder Duncan, King of Scotland.

Detailed explanation-4: -“When you durst do it, then you were a man; And to be more than what you were, you would Be so much more the man” (1.7. 49-51). In this quote Lady Macbeth is manipulating her husband Macbeth by speaking of his manhood. She gains more and more control over Macbeth as the play goes on.

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