ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Duncan’s youngest son; he leaves Scotland and goes to Ireland after his father’s murder
A
Malcolm
B
Donalbain
C
Menteith
D
Angus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Donalbain is a character in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth (c. 1603–1607). He is the younger son of King Duncan and brother to Malcolm, the heir to the throne. Donalbain flees to Ireland after the murder of his father for refuge.

Detailed explanation-2: -Upon Duncan’s death, Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland, fearing that they will suffer a fate similar to Duncan. This is perceived as guilt, and they are blamed for Duncan’s murder. He is later seen hiding in England with Macduff, where he tests Macduff’s loyalty to Scotland and to him by lying about himself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macbeth kills the “guilty” servants as punishment as King Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain arrive. Believing that their own lives are in danger, Duncan’s sons flee the court; Malcolm to England and Donalbain to Ireland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, plan to flee for their lives-Malcolm to England, Donalbain to Ireland.

Detailed explanation-5: -Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, fearing for their own safety, flee to England and Ireland respectively.

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