From the battles in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, what can you conclude about warfare in Macbeth’s day? Explain why each choice seems correct or incorrect.a. Soldiers never faced each other one on one.b. All fighting was done in the open, and the concept of camouflage was unknown.c. The telephone and telegraph were the chief means of sending messages.d. Swords were among the weapons used in close combat.

Answer:

The best choice is d: swords were among the weapons used in close combat. The battle scenes include Macbeth and Macduff fighting face to face. Choice a is incorrect because the play does show one-on-one combat. Choice b is not supported: the play does not establish that all fighting took place in the open or that camouflage was unknown. Choice c is incorrect because telephones and telegraphs did not exist in Macbeth’s time; messages were delivered by people, such as messengers.