ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his plans for his riding expedition with Fleance?
A
He hopes to join Banquo later
B
He wants to advise him of the best route
C
He wants to pass this information to the murderers he’s hired
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He wants to make sure Banquo will trust him. He hopes Lady Macbeth will support his plan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why does Macbeth seem so interested in Banquo’s travel plans? Macbeth was interested in Banquo’s travel plans because he is planning to kill him and his son Fleance. Macbeth is worried that Banquo is going to tell someone about the witches’ prophecy, or that Banquo suspects him of murdering Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why does Macbeth question Banquo about his plans? Because he is plotting Banquo’s death and they need to know where he will be in order to kill him.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth is asking Banquo where he is riding because Macbeth has a plan to kill him that day, and had invited him to a feast. Banquo could become suspicious about Macbeth, as he was told contrasting things by the witch compared to Macbeth. // Asked him where he’s going, for intel for the murderers.

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