ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Act IV, Macduff wants to go to war against Macbeth because he
A
Considers Macbeth a tyrant
B
fears the witches’ wrath if he fails to fulfill the prophecy
C
Wants the kingdom for himself
D
Wants to show his wife that he is brave
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Macduff is a loyal thane in Duncan’s service. Unlike the treasonous Macbeth, Macduff is completely loyal to Duncan and his son Malcolm. He discovers Duncan’s body, and he soon becomes suspicious of Macbeth. Fearing Macbeth’s vengeance, he flees to England to support Malcolm in his assault on Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vowing revenge, Macduff resolves to return to Scotland and murder Macbeth himself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Macbeth is a tyrant because he allows his desire for power to drive his actions. He is so afraid of losing the throne that he starts killing anyone who represents a threat to his reign.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth has been continually referred to as a tyrant by Macduff (4, 3, 180) (5, 7, 15), Lennox (3, 6, 22).

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