ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who does Lady Macbeth want to frame for Duncan’s murder?
A
The servants
B
Malcolm
C
Donalbain
D
The guards
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lady Macbeth’s original plan is to get King Duncan’s chamberlains so drunk that they pass out and then frame them for King Duncan’s murder by having Macbeth leave two bloody daggers in their hands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macbeth frames the guards for killing him. His death symbolizes a destruction of order in Scotland and can only be fixed by if Malcolm, someone from his family, relinquishes the throne. Three hags that are against Macbeth, they manipulate him with charms and spells and they prompted him to kill Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -She tells him her plan: they will get Duncan’s guards drunk and, while they are sleeping, sneak in to kill the king. They will then smear the blood on the guards to implicate them. Inspired, Macbeth reluctantly agrees.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lady Macbeth has drugged the guards, noting that Duncan’s resemblance to her father has stayed her from doing the deed herself. After the murder, Macbeth carries the bloody daggers from the chamber causing Lady Macbeth to reprimand him for his great show of emotion.

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