ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Macbeth arrives home he sees his wife and tells her that Duncan is on his way. She says “Oh never shall sun that morrow see.” What does she mean?
A
it will be rainy tomorrow
B
she wishes that Duncan wasn’t visiting
C
Duncan will not see tomorrow’s sun
D
Duncan will not see tomorrow’s sun because she plans on having him murdered.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When Macbeth arrives home he sees his wife and tells her that Duncan is on his way. She says “Oh never shall sun that morrow see.” What does she mean? Duncan will not see tomorrow’s sun because she plans on having him murdered.

Detailed explanation-2: -DAVINA: When Macbeth tells her that Duncan plans to leave tomorrow, she says “O never shall sun that morrow see.” RALPH: It’s a strange sentence because it makes it sound like the sun won’t see tomorrow, but it’s pretty clear what she means by it – Duncan won’t see tomorrow because he’ll be killed tonight.

Detailed explanation-3: -When she learns that Duncan is coming to visit, she calls upon supernatural agents to fill her with cruelty. Macbeth arrives, and Lady Macbeth tells him that she will take charge of the preparations for Duncan’s visit and for his murder.

Detailed explanation-4: -He feels comfortable and welcome.

Detailed explanation-5: -King Duncan and his entourage arrive at Macbeth’s castle, where Macbeth and Lady Macbeth receive him. Despite her malicious intentions and murderous language of the previous scene, Lady Macbeth treats the king with kindness and ingratiating hospitality.

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