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Correct option is A

Shakespeare based Macbeth on Holinshed’s Chronicles, which provided historical accounts of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The character of Macbeth, his rise to power, and downfall are dramatized from Holinshed’s portrayal, with Shakespeare adding supernatural elements like witches.
Information Booster:
1. Holinshed’s Chronicles was a primary source for many of Shakespeare’s historical plays.
2. Shakespeare altered details to suit dramatic purposes, adding themes of ambition and guilt.
3. Witches and the theme of prophecy are not central in Holinshed but emphasized by Shakespeare.
4. Reflects Elizabethan fascination with power, fate, and morality.
Additional Information:
· (b) Reginald Scott’s Discoverie of Witchcraft : Discussed witchcraft but was not a direct source.
· (c) James’ Essay on Demonology : Influenced themes but not the narrative.
· (d) William Warner’s Albion’s England : A poetic chronicle unrelated to Macbeth.