ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This character fears being falsely framed for murdering Duncan and fleas to England
A
Malcolm
B
Donaldbain
C
Banquo
D
macduff
Explanation: 

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: -Two Scottish noblemen, Macduff and Lennox, arrive to visit King Duncan and discover his body. Macbeth kills the “guilty” servants as punishment as King Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain arrive.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duncan is suspicious of Macbeth. The doctor says he can cure Lady Macbeth if only Macbeth will pay him. Lady Macbeth cries out to the spirits to “unsex” her because she is distraught over the death of her youngest son. The witches told Macbeth to kill Banquo.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth, by the time Malcolm attacks, knows he cannot count on support from his followers. Macduff was “from his mother’s womb untimely ripped” and therefore can and does kill Macbeth, fulfilling the witches’ prophesy. Banquo faints after the killing of Duncan.

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