ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who does Macbeth hire after Banquo leaves the castle for the day?
A
Thieves
B
Cooks
C
Murderers
D
Guards
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The men Macbeth summoned appear on the scene, and it is revealed that they are actually murderers whom Macbeth has hired to kill Banquo. Macbeth reminds the murderers of the plan, insisting they make sure to kill Fleance as well.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth reminds the two men, who are murderers he has hired, of a conversation he had with them the day before, in which he chronicled the wrongs Banquo had done them in the past. He asks if they are angry and manly enough to take revenge on Banquo.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hired murderers meet as arranged. On hearing approaching horses, a signal is given, and Banquo and his son Fleance are attacked. The murderers’ lantern is accidentally extinguished, and the job is left half-done: Although Banquo is killed, Fleance escapes.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first Murderer asks the third, But who did bid thee join with us? (line 1). The answer being, Macbeth (line 2).

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