ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The end of Act IV foreshadows an important conflict between
A
Macbeth and Macduff.
B
Malcolm and Ross.
C
Macbeth and his wife.
D
Macduff and Malcolm.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Macbeth, the witches in Act I foretell the future of Macbeth as king and Banquo as the first of a line of kings. In Act IV, the witches foreshadow Macbeth’s downfall.

Detailed explanation-2: -Act 4 concerns Macbeth’s growing fears about Macduff’s loyalty, which are increased by the witches’ prophecies and Macduff’s decision to go to England. Ultimately, Macbeth secures his own downfall by murdering Macduff’s family, as Macduff is now desperate for revenge.

Detailed explanation-3: -10. What do Macbeth and Macduff have in common at the end of Act IV? Each wants to kill the other for his treachery.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth is struggling with internal conflict and he is now killing not through reason, but through anger and fury. Macbeth cannot turn back from all the murders he has committed or ordered. Macduff and Malcolm realize this, and know that they need to get Scotland back to a better state.

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