ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How do Malcolm and Donalbain react to their father’s murder?
A
They kill the guards
B
They cry and curse his murderer
C
Malcolm claims the throne, and Donalbain vows loyalty
D
They flee, fearing for their own safety
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malcolm and Donalbain whisper to each other that they are not safe, since whoever killed their father will probably try to kill them next.

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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why do King Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, flee to England after their father is murdered? Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland to England after their father’s murder because they are afraid that whoever killed their father will kill them next.

Detailed explanation-4: -How to Malcolm and Donalbain react to their father’s death? They leave! They runaway in order to protect themselves-they fear their murders are imminent.

Detailed explanation-5: -Why do Malcolm and Donalbain leave Scotland? Malcolm and Donalbain decide to leave as a way of protecting themselves from assassination. How does Malcolm and Donalbain leaving prove to be a mistake? Macduff notes that “suspicion of the deed” (Duncan’s murder) has fallen on them, since they fled after the murder.

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