ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which apparition/prophecy comes true when Malcolm’s army cuts down trees to hide their numbers?
A
Fear Macduff.
B
No man borne of woman will harm Macbeth.
C
Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to fight.
D
Banquo’s son is crowned the new king.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On their way to attack Macbeth’s castle they cut down branches from the trees in Birnam Wood to use as camouflage. When the wood moves, one of the witches’ prophecies come true. Macduff reveals that he was born by a caesarean birth and kills Macbeth, fulfilling the final prophecy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which apparition/prophecy comes true when Malcolm’s army cuts down trees to hide their numbers? Fear Macduff.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does the 3rd Apparition come true? Malcom tells the soldiers to cut down the tree branches and hold them infront of themselves to hide while going to the castle. In the end, Malcom is crowned King.

Detailed explanation-4: -The witches tell Macbeth that he will become king, that no man born of woman can defeat him, and that he will not be vanquished until Birnam Wood should come to Dunsinane, all of which turns out to be true.

Detailed explanation-5: -Second Apparition: The Bloody Child ’ According to the apparition, Macbeth can’t be killed by anyone born from a woman. After this last pronouncement, Macbeth believes he has nothing to fear from Macduff and is home free.

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