ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is Banquo? (Select TWO answers.)
A
Thane of Cawdor
B
Prince of Cumberland
C
Macbeth’s best friend
D
A soldier
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lord Banquo /ˈbæŋkwoʊ/, the Thane of Lochaber, is a semi-historical character in William Shakespeare’s 1606 play Macbeth. In the play, he is at first an ally of Macbeth (both are generals in the King’s army) and they meet the Three Witches together.

Detailed explanation-2: -A brave and loyal soldier in Duncan’s army, and an ancestor of James I. He is friend of Macbeth – until they meet the Witches: Banquo is murdered by hired assassins because of Macbeth’s jealousy.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the start of the play Macbeth is soldier who loyally fights for the king. After winning the battle Macbeth’s bravery stood out among other soldiers, through his success and bravery he was promoted. Mac beth became one of the king closest friends and best soldier of Scotland.

Detailed explanation-4: -He is kind and caring, loyal and trustworthy. Like Macbeth he fights bravely for King Duncan but does not involve himself with the murder plot. When he and Fleance are attacked his first thought is to keep his son safe.

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