ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Macbeth seeks out the witches, how many visions do they show him?
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -After a battle in Scotland, Macbeth and his friend Banquo meet three witches, who make three prophecies-Macbeth will be a thane, Macbeth will be king and Banquo’s sons will be kings.

Detailed explanation-3: -They showed him an armed head, a bloody child, a crowned child with a tree in its hand, and, finally, eight kings followed by Banquo’s ghost.

Detailed explanation-4: -Something else to be noted, is that every apparition has a “Thunder” before it appears, which can connect to the Nature motif, where thunder relates with all that is evil – the Three Witches.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fourth was when Macbeth was shown a mirror, with 8 kings in a row. these kings were all related to Banquo, which meant Fleance was to be king. This ruined his confidence, and scared him.

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