ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is the first to greet Duncan at Macbeth’s castle?
A
Macbeth
B
Lady Macbeth
C
Malcolm
D
A servant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Just as King Duncan and Banquo finish appreciating the castle’s environment, Lady Macbeth comes out to greet the King. King Duncan sees her and greets her first.

Detailed explanation-2: -Summary. King Duncan arrives at Macbeth’s castle, Glamis, with his sons, Banquo and attendant thanes. Lady Macbeth greets Duncan and they exchange compliments.

Detailed explanation-3: -How does Lady Macbeth greet Duncan? She greets him with a smile, warm and polite. She is the perfect hostess. Says it is a pleasure to have him.

Detailed explanation-4: -King Duncan and his entourage arrive at Macbeth’s castle, where Macbeth and Lady Macbeth receive him. Despite her malicious intentions and murderous language of the previous scene, Lady Macbeth treats the king with kindness and ingratiating hospitality.

Detailed explanation-5: -A porter hears knocking at the gate of Macbeth’s castle. It’s Macduff and Lennox, who have come to rouse Duncan.

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