ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does Macduff promise that he is not when speaking to Malcolm?
A
A coward
B
A murderer
C
A traitor
D
A spy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Summary: Act 4, scene 3 At first, Macduff politely disagrees with his future king, but eventually Macduff cannot keep himself from crying out, “O Scotland, Scotland!” (4.3. 101). Macduff’s loyalty to Scotland leads him to agree that Malcolm is not fit to govern Scotland and perhaps not even to live.

Detailed explanation-2: -After describing himself as the worst possible person on the face of the earth, Malcolm then asks Macduff if someone like him is fit to govern. “Fit to govern! / No, not to live” (4.3. 102-103), Macduff bursts out. Then he laments the fate of Scotland and wonders that such a bad man could come from such good parents.

Detailed explanation-3: -But not warning his family of his flight, Macduff thought to free them of the possibility of any blame. The family would then live comfortably in its home and not become exiles in England. This is the only construction that can be placed on Macduff’s actions, for Macduff is neither coward, traitor, nor fool.

Detailed explanation-4: -4. What does Malcolm promise to do? Malcolm promises to restore order to Scotland and reward those who were valiant and loyal in the battle.

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