ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who (what) did Macbeth see at the banquet table?
A
The tree witches laughing at him
B
Banquo’s Ghost
C
Blood from the daggers in his wine cup
D
The image of Duncan’s beating heart
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified. Lady Macbeth reassures the guests that it is a momentary fit and tells Macbeth to stop. The ghost disappears and Macbeth is calm.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ghost of Banquo reappears. Macbeth shouts at the ghost ("Avaunt! and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!") Lady Macbeth hurriedly dismisses their guests.

Detailed explanation-3: -We can see the appearance of the ghost as a sign of Macbeth’s conscience working. Although on the surface Macbeth is happy to kill, deep down he is troubled by it. The appearance of the ghost is evidence of this conscience.

Detailed explanation-4: –The bloody Ghost of Banquo-which only Macbeth can see-appears among the guests. Exeunt all but Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.-When his guests are gone, Macbeth tells his wife he’s going to find out why Macduff didn’t attend their banquet.

Detailed explanation-5: -Who else was missing from the banquet table (besides Banquo)? Macduff is missing. Macbeth says, “I am in blood Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er.” what does he mean? There is no going back now.

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