ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who does Duncan name to succeed him as king?
A
Thane of Glamis
B
Donalbain
C
Malcolm
D
Macbeth
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1040, Duncan I launched an attack into Moray and was killed in action by Macbeth’s troops. Macbeth succeeded him as King of Alba, apparently with little opposition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 4 Then, to the private astonishment of Macbeth, Duncan announces that his successor as king, whenever that may be, will be his son Malcolm.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duncan is saying that he will leave his kingdom to his eldest son, Malcolm, who will now be given the title of Prince of Cumberland. Duncan may be thinking that he is securing his kingdom by naming Malcolm as his successor.

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