ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who does Macbeth kill when challenged in his castle?
A
Old Siward
B
Macduff
C
Young Siward
D
Malcolm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Synopsis: On the battlefield Macbeth kills young Siward, the son of the English commander. After Macbeth exits, Macduff arrives in search of him. Dunsinane Castle has already been surrendered to Malcolm, whose forces have been strengthened by deserters from Macbeth’s army.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth really believes that no man born of a woman could kill him. Second, Young Siward represents how far Macbeth has fallen. Macbeth is now willing to kill a young man to stay in power. Finally, Young Siward’s death shows how Shakespeare’s audience would have wanted to see someone die with honor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Young Siward is a character in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth (1606). He is the son of Siward, general of the English forces in the battle against Macbeth. Macbeth kills him in the final battle, shortly before his swordfight with Lord Macduff. He is based on the real-life historical figure of Osbeorn Bulax.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth kills Young Siward, the son of one of the English commanders. Macduff searches frantically for Macbeth, vowing that he and he alone should kill the king. Finally, Siward tells Malcolm that they’ve overtaken Dunsinane castle, and victory is near.

Detailed explanation-5: -In what scene does Macbeth kill Young Siward? Macbeth kills Young Siward in Act 5 Scene 7 of the play. He kills Young Siward by stabbing him in the front.

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