Question

SCENE।. Court of Macbeth’s castle.
Enter BANQUO and fleance bearing a torch before him BANQUO
How does the night go? boy?
FLEANCE
The moon is down. I have not heard the clock.

What does the line “Enter Banquo and Fleance bearing a torch before him” indicate?
A. Prologue
B. Epilogue
C. Stage Direction
D. Aside

Answer 1

Hint: William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth is supposed to have been originally staged in 1606. It depicts the harmful physical and psychological ramifications of political ambition on individuals who want power solely for the sake of power.

Complete answer:
The above scene indicated the way someone entered the stage.
Let us look at the given options:
A. Prologue: This option is incorrect because a prologue, sometimes known as a prologue, is the first chapter of a story that establishes the setting and provides background data, frequently from a previous story that connects to the main one, as well as other information. The above scene gives directions about the entry of some people on the stage, so the option is inappropriate.

B. Epilogue: This option is incorrect because an epilogue, also known as an epilogue, is a piece of writing at the end of a work of literature that serves to bring the work to a close. It's told from a character's point of view within the plot. But this scene is not the end of the play therefore, this option is incorrect.

C. Stage Direction: This is the correct option. A stage direction is a line in a play's script that offers the performers instructions or information regarding the setting. The characters are going to enter the play's scene, according to this sentence. As a result, it's a stage direction. As a result, option C is right.

D. Aside: This option is incorrect because a dramatic element in which a character addresses the audience is known as an aside. The audience should be aware that the character's words are unheard of by the other characters on stage, according to protocol. Since the characters in the scene are talking to each other and not with the audience, this option is incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is Option C) Stage Direction.

Note: A trio of witches’ prophecy to a courageous Scottish general named Macbeth that he will one day become King of Scotland. Macbeth, consumed by ambition and prodded into action by his wife, assassinates King Duncan and usurps the Scottish throne. He suffers from guilt and paranoia as a result.