In Act I, Scene 6 when Duncan first arrives at Macbeth's castle, what makes this scene seem so strange to the audience?

Question

A. Macbeth isn't there to greet Duncan and Banquo at the door

B. the audience knows that Banquo intends to kill Macbeth, but he's still being nice

C. the audience knows that Duncan looks down on Macbeth's castle, but yet he's very complementary

D. the audience knows that Lady Macbeth wants Duncan dead, but she's nice to his face

Answer 1

For this specific question there are two incorrect answers, one plausible answer, and the"best" answer.

A- Plausible. In 1.5 Macbeth returns to the castle. Therefore he is there, but is not greeting Duncan.

B- Incorrect, there is no textual evidence to support this answer.

C- Incorrect, Duncan does complement the castle (so does Banquo) but there is no textual evidence to support the rest of the statement.

D- Best response. In 1.5, Lady Macbeth states several times she plans on murdering Duncan. In 1.6 she seems to be the perfect hostess and a "friend" to the crown.