ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

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In “Macbeth, ” where is Macduff when he learns of his family’s execution?
A
England
B
France
C
Scotland
D
Norway
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When news of his family’s execution reaches Macduff in England, he is stricken with grief and vows revenge. Prince Malcolm, Duncan’s son, has succeeded in raising an army in England, and Macduff joins him as he rides to Scotland to challenge Macbeth’s forces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Macduff leaves Scotland for England to prod Duncan’s son, Malcolm III of Scotland, into taking the Scottish throne by force. Meanwhile, Macbeth murders Macduff’s family. Malcolm, Macduff, and the English forces march on Macbeth, and Macduff kills him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fearing Macbeth’s vengeance, he flees to England to support Malcolm in his assault on Macbeth. However, this leaves his castle, wife and children undefended, and Macbeth has Macduff’s family killed.

Detailed explanation-4: -He has left Scotland without word to his family because he did not wish the family to be implicated. Macduff regarded Macbeth as a tyrant but not a mindless murderer of those who were completely innocent. But not warning his family of his flight, Macduff thought to free them of the possibility of any blame.

Detailed explanation-5: -What does Macbeth do when he hears Macduff has fled to England? He rushes to England to kill him.

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