Question

Which event is an example of irony in Macbeth?

A. Macbeth orders the murders of Banquo and his son and then becomes upset when the son survives.
B. Lady Macbeth harasses her husband into killing King Duncan because Macbeth is uncertain about the plan.
C. Macbeth has been crowned king a glorious position but he feels empty and worthless because of his actions.
D. King Duncan's sons are afraid for their lives and flee the country without telling anyone about their plan.

Answer 1

the irony is found in answer C, being crowned king should make him feel happy and powerful but he does not

Answer 2

The correct answer is
C. Macbeth has been crowned king a glorious position but he feels empty and worthless because of his actions.

It is ironic because commonly people would become happy and enthusiastic when crowned kings or queens, but he feels bad because of all that he's done in order to attain the position, so he feels bad and it's ironic. This is developed further as the play goes by.