JAMB Literature in English 1982 Question 19

Question 19

Other Set Texts: Non-African Drama
From Macbeth (Shakespeare)
The passage, as printed

'fatal vision' in the second line is a reference to

  1. A.the ghost of Banquo
  2. B.the ghost of Duncan
  3. C.one of the three witches
  4. D.an imaginary dagger
  5. E.King Duncan's crown.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (an imaginary dagger)

Explanation

Before killing Duncan, Macbeth sees a dagger in the air that he cannot grasp.