ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do Duncan’s sons decide to do after their father’s death?
A
Declare Malcolm king.
B
Find the person who murdered their father.
C
Hold a trail.
D
Run away from the scene of the crime.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan’s sons resolve to flee the court. Malcolm declares that he will go south to England, and Donalbain will hasten to Ireland.

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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, fearing for their own safety, flee to England and Ireland respectively.

Detailed explanation-4: -Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, thinking themselves open to the charge of murdering their father, plan to flee to England and Ireland.

Detailed explanation-5: -What do they decide to do after King Duncan is murdered? Why? To run away, because they don’t trust the castle’s people. Explain the dramatic irony when Macduff says: “O gentle lady!

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