JAMB Literature in English 1980 Question 3

Question 3

Other Set Texts: Non-African Drama

One of the themes of Macbeth is

  1. A.how to become a thane
  2. B.the prophecy of the weird sisters
  3. C.the fight with Macduff
  4. D.the defeat of evil by good
  5. E.the death of Duncan.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the defeat of evil by good)

Explanation

The tyrant Macbeth is finally overthrown by Malcolm and Macduff: good defeats evil. The other options are events, not themes.