ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does Malcolm, Duncan’s oldest son, decide to run away to because he may be in danger?
A
England
B
Ireland
C
France
D
Denmark
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. Their decision to run away makes them the prime suspects and King Duncan is buried.

Detailed explanation-2: -Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, fearing for their own safety, flee to England and Ireland respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. He is later seen hiding in England with Macduff, where he tests Macduff’s loyalty to Scotland and to him by lying about himself.

Detailed explanation-4: -Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, plan to flee for their lives-Malcolm to England, Donalbain to Ireland.

Detailed explanation-5: -Unlike the treasonous Macbeth, Macduff is completely loyal to Duncan and his son Malcolm. He discovers Duncan’s body, and he soon becomes suspicious of Macbeth. Fearing Macbeth’s vengeance, he flees to England to support Malcolm in his assault on Macbeth.

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