ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is sentenced to death in Act I?
A
Duncan
B
The Thane of Cawdor
C
Ross
D
The Captain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Duncan gives Macbeth the title of Thane to Cawdor as reward for his valour. The old Thane of Cawdor is sentenced to death for being a traitor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Act 1 Scene 2 Ross arrives from Fife with further news of victory. The Norwegian king is pleading for a peace treaty and has paid a ransom, while the rebellious Thane of Cawdor has been captured. Duncan sentences Cawdor to ‘present death’ and tells Ross to ‘greet Macbeth’ with his ‘former title’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 4 In the palace court room, King Duncan receives the news of the execution of Cawdor and delivers formal thanks to Macbeth and Banquo for their part in the battle.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Thane of Cawdor was a Traitor. King Duncan sentenced him to death and gave his title to Macbeth.

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