ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who first suspects that Macbeth may have had something to do with the demise of Duncan?
A
Malcolm
B
Donalbain
C
Fleance
D
Banquo
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Based on the witches’ prophecy, Banquo suspects Macbeth of killing King Duncan. Macbeth becomes aware of these suspicions and hires assassins to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Act 3-Banquo begins to suspect Macbeth for the murder of King Duncan and Macbeth in turn feels that Banquo will reveal that it was he that killed the King.

Detailed explanation-3: -Banquo suspects that Macbeth killed Duncan in order to become king. Macbeth invites Banquo to a feast that night.

Detailed explanation-4: -Banquo becomes suspicious of Macbeth and believes that the witches’ prophecies have come true due to foul play. Macbeth becomes fearful of Banquo and orders two murderers to kill him and Fleance. 1. Why does Banquo suspect Macbeth?

Detailed explanation-5: -In Act 3, scene 1, Banquo’s soliloquy reveals that he is suspicious of Macbeth, who, in becoming king, has achieved all that the Witches promised for him. Banquo senses that Macbeth engaged in foul play in order to make the Witches’ prophecy come true.

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