ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Scene 3, lines 87-90, Macduff refuses to tell Lady Macbeth what has happened because he ____
A
thinks she will blame him for Duncan’s death
B
fears she is also in danger from the killer
C
believes that she will die of shock and grief
D
suspects that she is guilty of murder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is Macduff’s response to Lady Macbeth when she asks what has happened? It’s not news a woman should hear. 16.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macduff is crushed with grief. Malcolm urges him to turn his grief to anger, and Macduff assures him that he will inflict revenge upon Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macduff says, “Oh gentle lady, ‘Tis not for you to hear what I can speak. The repetition in a woman’s ear, would murder as it fell.” What is ironic about this? It is ironic because Lady Macbeth was part of King Duncan’s killing; and Macduff just discovered that the King has been killed.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Act II, Scene 3, why does Macduff refuse to tell Lady Macbeth what has happened? He is worried he will scare her and she would die of shock. Shakespeare implements foreshadowing in Act III, Scene 5 during Hecate’s speech.

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