ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is next in line to be king?
A
Donalbain
B
Macbeth
C
Malcolm
D
Macduff
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Who becomes king after Malcolm? Duncan became King of Scotland upon the death of Malcolm in 1034.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth says he will write to his wife and prepare for the arrival of the king. He is unhappy about Duncan’s announcement that Malcolm is next in line to the throne.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 4 Then, to the private astonishment of Macbeth, Duncan announces that his successor as king, whenever that may be, will be his son Malcolm.

Detailed explanation-5: -Malcolm takes over as king and notes that order has been restored and that his intentions are good ("by the grace of Grace We will perform in measure, time, and place:” – Malcolm, Act 5.8 72–73). He invites everyone to his coronation.

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