ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who tells Macduff that his family has been murdered?
A
Donalbain
B
Macbeth
C
Ross
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ross tells Macduff that his family is dead. Macduff is devastated and blames himself for their deaths, since he was not there to protect them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Then, breaking down, Ross confesses to Macduff that Macbeth has murdered his wife and children. Macduff is crushed with grief. Malcolm urges him to turn his grief to anger, and Macduff assures him that he will inflict revenge upon Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: In Macbeth, Ross tells Macduff that his family has been killed.

Detailed explanation-4: -He will soon learn of Macbeth’s murder of his entire family, and resolves to help lead the revolt against him. Tyrant, show thy face! If thou beest slain, and with no stroke of mine, My wife and children’s ghosts will haunt me still.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ross seeks out Macduff to report that Macbeth has killed Lady Macduff and their children. Macduff swears revenge, and, with Malcolm, plans Macbeth’s downfall.

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