ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Macduff’s cousin; acts mostly as a messenger in the play
A
Lennox
B
Angus
C
Ross
D
Banquo
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He acts as a messenger repeatedly in the play, delivering the news of the Thane of Cawdor’s treachery to Duncan, announcing to Macbeth that he has been promoted to Thane, reporting to Macduff that his family has been slaughtered, and finally telling Seyward of his son’s death in battle.

Detailed explanation-2: -In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Ross is a Scottish nobleman. He is the cousin of Lady Macduff and an important messenger in the play.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ross arrives, bringing news that Macduff’s family has died, but that if he returns to Scotland, there are a lot of folks who would happily join with him to fight Macbeth. Vowing revenge, Macduff resolves to return to Scotland and murder Macbeth himself.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ross is a thane in Scotland. He brings reports of Macbeth’s bravery to King Duncan. Ross visits Lady Macduff to tell her that Macduff has fled to England. Later, he delivers the news to Macduff that his family have been murdered.

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