ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How does Lady Macduff feel about her husband’s departure for England?
A
She is upset that he has abandoned their family and his castle
B
She prays that he is able to overthrow Macbeth
C
She is relieved, as she is conducting an affair with Macbeth
D
She is overjoyed, as she will inherit all the lands and the castle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Macbeth Act 4 Scene 2 Answers: In Fife, Lady Macduff is furious that her husband has left for England. At the end of the scene murderers burst through the castle and Macduff’s family are killed.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lady Macduff is angry that her husband has fled and left his wife and children unprotected. She thinks her husband does not love them, and Ross tries to explain to her that her husband was wise to flee. Ross, however, does not tell her where her husband has gone. He is very secretive about her husband’s purpose.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the beginning of Scene 2 Lady Macduff’s response to Macduff going to England is to instantly assume he is a coward and think he is running away without his family. She calls him a coward, loveless, and a fool.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macduff has gone to England. 6. How does Lady Macduff react to this news? She is angry that Macduff has left them unprotected.

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