ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To where do Donalbain and Malcolm flee?
A
Ireland and England
B
Germany and France
C
Belgium and Poland
D
Orkney and Edinbug
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because they are suspected of the murder, Malcolm is not immediately declared the king. Under suspicion and implicit threat, he and his brother decide to flee Scotland after the murder. While Donalbain flees to Ireland, Malcolm flees to England ("To show an unfelt sorrow is an office Which the false man does easy.

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: -His eldest was Malcolm, and his younger child was Donalbain. Malcolm would flee to England to garner the support of King Edward’s troops, while Donalbain would exile himself to Ireland out of safety. Later, they would reunite to lay siege to Dunsinane Castle and reclaim the rightful heir’s throne.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth Act 2, Scene 3-Malcolm and Donalbain flee to England and Ireland.

Detailed explanation-5: -Macbeth returns to confirm Macduff’s story and reports to the group that, in his rage he has killed the guards for murdering the king. Malcolm and Donalbain fear that they are no longer safe in Scotland and agree to go their separate ways and flee the country.

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