Question 16
Other Set Texts: Non-African DramaWhich of the following statements is true of Shakespeare's Macbeth?
- A.Macbeth is a wicked woman who does not love her husband
- B.The Birnam wood actually moved
- C.The tragedy of Macbeth is caused by Macbeth's ambition and some other factors
- D.Macbeth is the only cause of his own tragedy
- E.The witches have only good news for Macbeth.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (The tragedy of Macbeth is caused by Macbeth's ambition and some other factors)
Explanation
Macbeth's ambition is the main cause, helped by the witches' prophecies and Lady Macbeth's urging.