ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At one point, Macduff is telling Malcolm how there are so many being killed in Scotland, including women and children. At the time he is saying this, he is unaware that this includes his own wife and children. Which type of irony of this?
A
Situational
B
Verbal
C
Dramatic
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When Ross brings word of Lady Macduff’s murder, Malcolm tells Macduff: “Dispute it like a man” (4.3.221). Macduff answers, “I shall do so, / But I must also feel it as a man” (4.3.222–223).

Detailed explanation-2: -61-63). Macduff’s response is more than a little wimpy. He says that uncontrolled lust is bad, but he’s sure that Scotland can provide Malcolm with enough willing women to satisfy him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macduff says, “Oh, Scotland, Scotland!” Why? Macduff says, “Oh, Scotland, Scotland” because Malcolm has told him what a horrid king Malcolm would be if he were on the throne instead of Macbeth. Between Malcolm and Macbeth, he fears for his country’s future.

Detailed explanation-4: -He will soon learn of Macbeth’s murder of his entire family, and resolves to help lead the revolt against him. Tyrant, show thy face! If thou beest slain, and with no stroke of mine, My wife and children’s ghosts will haunt me still.

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