ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does Macbeth dismiss the reports about Malcolm’s approaching army?
A
He thinks that he is still invincible from the witches’ prophecies
B
He is too upset about Lady Macbeth’s death
C
Macbeth’s army has 10, 000 men
D
He thinks they are lies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Macbeth dismisses reports of invasion by trusting to the prophecies of the apparitions, which seemed to promise him invincibility in battle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why is Macbeth unafraid even though Malcolm’s army is marching against him? because of the witches prophecies. how does Malcolm’s men disguise themselves? they use a branch from a tree so nobody can know how many of them there are.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth believes that he is invincible over Macduff’s army because the Witches and the apparitions prophesied “none of woman born / Shall harm Macbeth” (4.1. 82–83) and “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until / Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill / Shall come against him” (4.1.

Detailed explanation-4: -How do Macbeth and Banquo react to the witches’ prophecies? Banquo doesn’t believe the witches at all, saying they are evil creatures. Macbeth on the other hand is intrigued by the witches’ prophecies.

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