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Where do Malcolm and Donald Bain go?
After the King’s sons are told about their father’s murder, where do they go? Malcolm goes to England and Donalbain goes to Ireland.
Where does Malcolm say he going to go?
Malcolm declares that he will go south to England, and Donalbain will hasten to Ireland.
Where do Duncan’s sons decide to go?
Duncan’s sons, Malcolm and Donalbain, fearing for their own safety, flee to England and Ireland respectively.
Why do Donalbain and Malcolm leave where do they say they are going?
Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland to England after their father’s murder because they are afraid that whoever killed their father will kill them next. Some characters view their escape as a symptom of guilt and wonder if Malcolm and Donalbain are actually the murderers.
What is Macbeth’s reaction to the news that Birnam Wood is moving?
What is Macbeth’s reaction to the news that Birnam Wood is moving? Macbeth is flustered, he then threatens the messenger to hang on a tree until famine took him if he was lying.
Where does Malcolm go after Duncan’s death?
Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland to England after their father’s murder because they are afraid that whoever killed their father will kill them next. While such a move would seem logical given the circumstances, some view it differently.
What does Macduff refusal to attend the audience?
Macduff’s refusal to attend Macbeth’s coronation at Scone is significant and reveals that he does support Macbeth’s new title as King of Scotland. Macduff’s actions also indicate that he is suspicious of Macbeth, which is later confirmed when he visits England and vows to support Malcolm.
What happens after Malcolm and Donalbain leave?
After everyone exits the scene, Malcolm tells Donaldbain that any of the lords could be pretending to be sad and upset, which is why he is leaving for England. Donaldbain agrees that they will be safer in other countries and tells his brother that he will be traveling to Ireland.
What does Malcolm and Donalbain’s departure accomplish in the play?
They decide to go to separate places so that if one is followed, the other will survive. Their decision is one of familial preservation.
Where did Malcolm and Donalbain go after the murder of King Duncan?
Macbeth kills King Duncan; Malcolm and Donalbain leave to England and Ireland, suspected of having killed their father. Macbeth is next in line and so becomes king. Who becomes the main suspect in King Duncan’s murder?
What does Lennox say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
Lennox is telling us of people’s belief that by running away, Fleance has placed suspicion on himself. Lennox concludes by stating that men should not go out walking late at night. He then turns his attention to King Duncan ‘s murder and “how monstrous” Malcolm and Donalbain were to kill their “gracious father.”
What does Macbeth say about Malcolm and Donalbain?
“Invention” is something invented or made up, so Macbeth is accusing Malcolm and Donalbain of telling unbelievable lies, probably to the effect that Macbeth killed their father. Moments later, Macbeth arranges for the murder of Banquo.
What does Lennox say about the right Valiant Banquo?
Lennox brings up “the right-valiant Banquo ,” who was killed in the street, and his son Fleance, who fled the scene soon after. He says that Banquo was out too late, and “you may say if ‘t please you, Fleance killed” his father. Lennox is telling us of people’s belief that by running away, Fleance has placed suspicion on himself.