FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He is worried Macduff is trying to kill him
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He is worried that Macduff will betray him to Macbeth
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He is worried that Macduff wants to be king
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He is worried that Macduff wants to find and kill King Edward
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why is Malcolm suspicious of Macduff? Q. Malcolm tells Macduff that he will not be a good king because he is lustful.
Detailed explanation-2: -Malcolm suspects that Macduff is Macbeth’s agent sent to lure Malcolm to his destruction in Scotland. After Malcolm tests Macduff and finds him sincere, Malcolm reveals that Edward, king of England, has provided a commander (Siward) and ten thousand troops for the invasion of Scotland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Malcolm wonders why Macduff would leave his family just because of his hatred for Macbeth. He also asks how Macbeth was able to flee. Malcolm tests Macduff’s honesty by lying to Macduff, saying that Scotland will be worse after Macbeth is killed because he [Malcolm] is bad himself.
Detailed explanation-4: -There is a hint that Macduff is suspicious of Macbeth when he informs Ross that he may see things well done there (line 37), that is, at Scone. This could suggest that Macduff believes Macbeth will become a tyrant in the future.
Detailed explanation-5: -What various reasons does Malcolm give for being suspicious of Macduff? How does Macduff react? Macduff reacts with an angry tone, offended. He says, “I am not treacherous.” If your so against him then why are you still alive.