ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a prophecy given by the witches?
A
Hail Macbeth, thane of Cawdor
B
Beware Macduff
C
Nobody born of a woman will ever harm Macbeth
D
Macbeth will never be defeated until Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane Hill
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo’s children will become kings. Macbeth demands to know more but the witches vanish. Ross and Angus arrive to tell Macbeth that he has been given the title Thane of Cawdor by Duncan.

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: -The first Witch calls him “thane of Glamis, ” already his title, because of Sinel’s death. But then the Witches call him “thane of Cawdor” and “king hereafter” thus prophesizing that he will be promoted to thane of Cawdor and then king.

Detailed explanation-4: -They tell him three key things: He should keep an eye on Macduff. He won’t face any harm from anyone “of woman born.” He won’t be conquered until Birnam Wood marches to Dunsinane.

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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