ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Macbeth receives his new title, Banquo reacts with ____
A
joy
B
indifference
C
concern
D
jealousy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How does Banquo react when Macbeth receives his new title? After Macbeth receives his new title, Banquo reacts with concern, he doesn’t quite trust the witches and their prophecies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth says he has not thought about them. Banquo would like to discuss the matter with Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Act 3, scene 1, Banquo’s soliloquy reveals that he is suspicious of Macbeth, who, in becoming king, has achieved all that the Witches promised for him. Banquo senses that Macbeth engaged in foul play in order to make the Witches’ prophecy come true.

Detailed explanation-4: -Banquo notices that Macbeth was impressed by the Witches’ prophecies and suspects that he will prove to be disloyal to the king. However, Banquo is also impressed by the Witches when it comes to the prophecy about his sons becoming kings, perhaps suggesting that he too is susceptible to the lure of power.

Detailed explanation-5: -Banquo has been dreaming about them, but Macbeth lies and says they’ve slipped his mind. He then tells Banquo to stick with him, and he’ll be rewarded in the future.

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