ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Malcolm and Donalbain disappear from Inverness, people assume that they
A
Have been murdered
B
Are attempting to avoid danger
C
Were involved in Duncan’s death
D
Are spreading news of upcoming war throughout Europe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan’s sons Malcolm and Donalbain escape with their lives, but are thus suspected of King Duncan’s murder.

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: -Macbeth kills the “guilty” servants as punishment as King Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain arrive. Believing that their own lives are in danger, Duncan’s sons flee the court; Malcolm to England and Donalbain to Ireland.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malcolm and Donalbain whisper to each other that they are not safe, since whoever killed their father will probably try to kill them next. Lady Macbeth is taken away, while Banquo and Macbeth rally the lords to meet and discuss the murder.

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