ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does Macduff go after Banquo’s murder?
A
Ireland
B
Fife
C
England
D
Cawdor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Banquo’s murder has been officially blamed on Fleance, who has fled. Nevertheless, both men suspect Macbeth, whom they call a “tyrant, ” in the murders of Duncan and Banquo. The lord tells Lennox that Macduff has gone to England, where he will join Malcolm in pleading with England’s King Edward for aid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macduff, meanwhile, meets with Ross and an Old Man. He reveals that he will not be attending the coronation of Macbeth and will instead return to his home in Fife. However, Macduff flees to England to join Malcolm, the slain King Duncan’s elder son, and convinces him to return to Scotland and claim the throne.

Detailed explanation-3: -Macduff meets up with Malcolm in England and the two make plans for how to overthrow Macbeth and take back their kingdom.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macduff returns to his home at Fife, and Ross departs for Scone to see the new king’s coronation.

Detailed explanation-5: -The murderers kill Banquo, who dies urging his son to flee and to avenge his death. One of the murderers extinguishes the torch, and in the darkness Fleance escapes. The murderers leave with Banquo’s body to find Macbeth and tell him what has happened.

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