ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Macbeth asked the witches if Banquo’s sons would be kings, what did they show him?
A
Banquo’s ghost
B
A vision of an empty throne
C
8 kings that look like Banquo
D
A vision of Fleance sitting on the throne
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The witches perform a final conjuring. Eight kings appear walking in a line, the eighth holding a mirror, and all of them followed by Banquo’s ghost. Macbeth, furious at this sign that Banquo’s heirs will get the throne, demands answers. But Hecate mocks him and the witches vanish.

Detailed explanation-2: -Synopsis: Macbeth approaches the witches to learn how to make his kingship secure. In response they summon for him three apparitions: an armed head, a bloody child, and finally a child crowned, with a tree in his hand.

Detailed explanation-3: -Encouraged by the news of such impossibilities, Macbeth asks, “Shall Banquo’s issue ever reign in this kingdom?” The Witches present an image of a ghostly procession of future kings, led by Banquo.

Detailed explanation-4: -Act 1, scene 3 The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” (as he is), “Thane of Cawdor, ” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear.

Detailed explanation-5: -The witches prophesy that Macbeth will be promoted twice: to Thane of Cawdor (a rank of the aristocracy bestowed by grateful kings) and King of Scotland. Banquo’s descendants will be kings, but Banquo isn’t promised any kingdom himself.

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