ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Malcolm and Donalbain decided to leave Scotland because
A
they didn’t want to choose the next king
B
they were afraid they might be killed next or be suspected
C
they had committed the murder
D
they suspected that the other brother did it
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland to England after their father’s murder because they are afraid that whoever killed their father will kill them next.

Detailed explanation-2: -Upon Duncan’s death, Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland, fearing that they will suffer a fate similar to Duncan. This is perceived as guilt, and they are blamed for Duncan’s murder. He is later seen hiding in England with Macduff, where he tests Macduff’s loyalty to Scotland and to him by lying about himself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duncan’s sons Malcolm and Donalbain escape with their lives, but are thus suspected of King Duncan’s murder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Believing that their own lives are in danger, Duncan’s sons flee the court; Malcolm to England and Donalbain to Ireland. Their decision to run away makes them the prime suspects and King Duncan is buried.

Detailed explanation-5: -What do malcolm and donalbain decide to do at the end of the scene? They decide to flee so that no one has accusations. Malcolm is next in line for the throne; and they suspect Macbeth murdered the King and feared they might be next to be killed or next to be blamed for the murder.

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