ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is crowned king at the end of the play?
A
Macduff
B
Donalbain
C
Siward
D
Malcolm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Macduff triumphs and brings the head of the traitor Macbeth to Malcolm. Malcolm declares peace and goes to Scone to be crowned king.

Detailed explanation-2: -Duncan became King of Scotland upon the death of Malcolm in 1034. He was a much weaker character than Malcolm and a terrible leader.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macduff emerges grasping Macbeth’s head, proclaiming Malcolm as the new King of Scotland. Malcolm invites all his allies to see him crowned at Scone.

Detailed explanation-4: -Upon Duncan’s death, Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland, fearing that they will suffer a fate similar to Duncan. This is perceived as guilt, and they are blamed for Duncan’s murder. He is later seen hiding in England with Macduff, where he tests Macduff’s loyalty to Scotland and to him by lying about himself.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macduff enters with Macbeth’s head and declares Malcolm the King ("Hail, King! for so thou art: behold, where stands Th’ usurpers cursed head.” – Macduff, 5.8 54–55).

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