ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which good quality does Macbeth say in Scene 1 he most fears in Banquo?
A
Wise courage
B
Physical strength
C
Loyalty to friends
D
Honesty in leadership
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Although Banquo will never wear the crown, his descendants will. This means that Macbeth’s children will not inherit the throne. Macbeth fears that Banquo will turn on him in order to establish his own children in the line of inheritance. For this reason, he murders Banquo and attempts to kill his family.

Detailed explanation-2: -What three reasons does Macbeth give for fearing Banquo? his valor, his wisdom, and the witches’ predictions of his son becoming king. How is Macbeth changed from planning Duncan’s murder to the planning of Banquo’s murder? Macbeth was more concerned with his conscious and the after life when planning Duncan’s murder.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why does Macbeth “fear” Banquo? He fears Banquo will kill him like he killed Duncan. How does Macbeth’s relationship to fate define your understanding of his feelings about what he has done “for Banquo’s issue"? Macbeth wants to take control.

Detailed explanation-4: -What does BAnquo reveal about his feelings towards Macbeth to begin act 3? He is suspicious. He fears Macbeth cheated to get throne and killed Duncan.

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