ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is Macbeth viewed as a hero?
A
He fought against Banquo and won.
B
He defeated Macdonwald and his army and was victorious.
C
He fought with King Duncan.
D
He defeated the Norwegian army and was victorious.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Macbeth fits the role of a tragic hero because he is born to nobility, and he has good character. But his fatal flaw, his ambition, leads to his death at the end of the play. It also pushes him to commit many atrocities, including murder, as he falls deeper and deeper into darkness.

Detailed explanation-2: -He worked under the King of Scotland, Duncan. Multiple characters spoke very highly of him. In the beginning, a battle took place involving an honorable and hardworking soldier, Macbeth. Macbeth and his fellow soldiers were victorious in this battle.

Detailed explanation-3: -What does Macbeth do to show his heroism in the battle? He kills Macdonald and fights off Norway.

Detailed explanation-4: -He then informs Duncan that Macbeth has defeated the King of Norway and the traitor Cawdor. King Duncan is overjoyed and announces that he will give Cawdor’s title to Macbeth as a reward.

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