FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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He died fighting Macbeth.
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His wounds were on the front of his body.
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He accepted any challenge.
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He died in extended hand-to-hand combat.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Finally, Young Siward’s death shows how Shakespeare’s audience would have wanted to see someone die with honor. Young Siward dies with wounds in the front, showing he did not run from Macbeth. Because of this, his father Siward and Malcolm celebrate his death and that he is now one of ‘’God’s soldiers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Young Siward dies with honor given the way he was killed, which was being stabbed in the front. It shows that he did not run away and faced Macbeth bravely.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is it important that Young Siward died with wounds to the front chest? It is important because being hit in the chest proves that he decided to fight Macbeth head on instead of fighting, indicating the respect he has earned.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the final scene of the play, Ross informs Siward of his son’s death, saying “like a man he died.” Siward expresses his gratitude that his son died honorably, and says he is sure that his son has become a soldier of God.
Detailed explanation-5: -20 If thou beest slain, and with no stroke of mine, My wife and children’s ghosts will haunt me still.