ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT a greeting to Macbeth from the witches?
A
All hail Macbeth, Thane of Cawdor.
B
All hail Macbeth, Prince of Cumberland.
C
All hail Macbeth, Thane of Glamis.
D
All hail Macbeth, who shalt be king hereafter.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following is NOT a greeting to Macbeth from the witches? All hail Macbeth, Thane of Cawdor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Synopsis: The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” (as he is), “Thane of Cawdor, ” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear.

Detailed explanation-3: -In what three ways do the witches greet Macbeth? They greet him as Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor, and as future King. What do Macbeth and Banquo think of the witches when they first see them on the heath?

Detailed explanation-4: -MACBETH [Aside] The Prince of Cumberland! that is a step On which I must fall down, or else o’erleap, For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires: The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be, Which the eye fears, when it is done, to see.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Corrupting Power of Unchecked Ambition. The Relationship Between Cruelty and Masculinity. The Difference Between Kingship and Tyranny. Ambition. Guilt. Children.

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