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    The document summarizes a chapter from the book "New Aster Advance" about Macbeth. It discusses the three predictions the witches make to Macbeth about becoming Thane of Cawdor, King of Scotland, and Banquo's children becoming kings. It also describes how Macbeth reacts skeptically at first but grows more interested. Banquo warns Macbeth that the witches may be manipulating them by telling some truths to gain their trust and lead them astray. The chapter ends with Macbeth thanking Ross and Angus for bringing him the news that made the first prophecy come true.

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    ST.

    THOMAS SCHOOL, DHURWA, RANCHI,

    STD 8/ ENGLISH LITERATURE

    CHAPTER: 18: A PROPHECY COMES TRUE( 3 rd term)

    ( Book : New Aster Advance, part 8 )

    Comprehension:

    A) Answer these questions :


    1) What three predictions do the witches make about Macbeth?

    Ans: The three predictions that the witches make about Macbeth are :
    a) Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor
    b) Macbeth will become King
    c) Banquo's children will become kings.

    2) How does Macbeth react on hearing the predictions?

    Ans: Initially Macbeth is skeptical of the witches’ predictions. He questions them and
    demands more information. But later he ponders over what the prophecies might
    mean.

    3) What is the witches’ prophecy for Banquo?

    Ans: Witches’ prophecy for Banquo is that he will be lesser than Macbeth, but greater.
    He'll be not so happy, but happier than Macbeth. He'll never be king but his children will
    be.

    4) How does the king reward Macbeth for his bravery?

    Ans: The king rewards Macbeth for his bravery by giving him the title of the Thane of
    Cawdor and all the land that comes with it.

    5) Quote the lines in which Banquo warns Macbeth.

    Ans : “ That, trusted home, might yet enkindle you unto the crown, besides the Thane of
    Cawdor. But 'tis strange : And often times to win us to our harm, the instruments of
    darkness tell us truths ; Win us with honest trifles, to betray ‘s in deepest consequence –
    Cousins, a word, I pray you. “

    B) Answer these questions with reference to the context:


    1) “ And oftentimes to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness
    tell us truths;”
    a) Name the speaker and his audience.
    Ans:Banquo speaks to Macbeth.

    b) Who or what are the instruments of darkness?

    Ans : Banquo calls the witches the instruments of darkness.

    c) What purpose do these instruments serve by telling the truth?

    Ans : Banquo suspects that the witches do not have Macbeth’s

    best interests at heart. He questions their motives.

    He thinks they aim to earn Macbeth’s trust by telling

    him the truth, so that they could later lead him to a path

    of destruction..

    2) “ The greatest is behind—Thanks for your pains”

    a) Who is the speaker?

    Ans: Macbeth is the speaker.

    b) Why does he say this?

    Ans: Macbeth thanks Ross and Angus for bringing him the

    news that he is the new Thane of Cawdor.

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