FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Donalbain
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Fleance
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Young Macduff
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Young Siward
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Detailed explanation-1: -The boy appears in only one scene (4.2), in which he briefly banters with his mother and is then murdered by Macbeth’s thugs. The scene’s purpose is twofold: it provides Shakespeare’s audience with a thrillingly horrific moment, and it underscores the depravity into which Macbeth has fallen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shakespeare shows the themes of loyalty and treachery being discussed and demonstrated. We see the increasing degradation and brutality of Macbeth’s reign: Banquo was assassinated for a purpose; Lady Macduff and her son, who are entirely innocent, are brutally murdered for pure spite.
Detailed explanation-3: -Then, breaking down, Ross confesses to Macduff that Macbeth has murdered his wife and children. 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-4: -My father is not dead, for all your saying. Yes, he is dead; how wilt thou do for a father?