ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Macbeth Act 2, Scene 3-Malcolm and Donalbain flee to England and Ireland.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. Macbeth is proclaimed Duncan’s successor to the throne.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malcolm goes to England, where he lobbies the English king to help him raise an army to return to Scotland to overthrow Macbeth. He does raise the army and, with the help of some of the most powerful thanes, and the English forces, he returns to Scotland and his troops defeat Macbeth’s army.