ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who said it?"I bear a charmed life.”
A
Macbeth
B
Macduff
C
Malcolm
D
Duncan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As they begin to fight, Macbeth says, ‘I bear a charmed life, which must not yield/To one of woman born.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Macbeth believes he has a charmed life because of two later prophecies delivered by apparitions summoned by the witches. Although the first apparition tells Macbeth to beware of Macduff, the second apparition says that Macbeth does not have to fear any man who is ‘’woman born.

Detailed explanation-3: -MACBETH: Macduff! Let fall thy blade on vulnerable crests. I bear a charmed life, which must not yield to one of woman born. MACDUFF: Despair thy charm!

Detailed explanation-4: -Let fall thy blade on vulnerable crests; I bear a charmed life, which must not yield, To one of woman born.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth, suddenly fearful now that the prophecy has turned against him, refuses to fight him. But Macduff calls Macbeth a coward and says that Macbeth will be mocked across Scotland if he surrenders. Despite certain death, Macbeth attacks. Macduff kills him.

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