ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the difference between Macbeth’s first murders and the murder of Macduff’s family?
A
Revenge
B
Silence an enemy
C
Out of spite
D
Political gain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -How does the murder of Macduff’s family differ from Macbeth’s other murders? The murder of Macduff’s family differed from Macbeth’s other murders because his other murders had reason and the person was a threat. But Macduff’s family wasn’t a threat and there was no real reason to kill them.

Detailed explanation-2: -How does the decision to kill Macduff’s family differ from his decisions to murder Duncan and Banquo? His decision is no longer political and killing Macduff’s family is pure evil.

Detailed explanation-3: -3.215), in the painful scene when he tries to come to terms with the murder of his entire family, is generally taken to refer to Macbeth. This suggests either that such a deed could only be committed by a man who has no offspring of his own, or that no exact revenge can be possible to requite his loss.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macduff proves to be the true hero of the play for being loyal to his country and killing Macbeth. Macbeth and Macduff differ because Macbeth is conceded and a killer, while Macduff is not. Macduff, the Thane of Fife, proves to be a loyal man when it comes to his country and his people.

There is 1 question to complete.