Ross's character is basically that of a newsbringer throughout the play. He brings the following tidings:
In the beginning of the play, Ross brings Macbeth the news that the Thane of Cawdor has been killed, and that he has recently been named the new Thane of Cawdor.
Ross is a messenger. Every time there is a message to be delivered, Ross is delivering it. He should be portrayed as a courier. We first meet him when he is bringing news to Duncan of the battle in Fife and Cawdor's treachery, then he brings news to Macbeth that he is now Thane of Cawdor, then he brings messages to Lady Macduff, and finally brings news to Macduff that his family has been slaughtered.
Ross. He is often a messenger in Macbeth. He brings the news from Fife to Forres of a battle down south. He brings Lady Macduff the news that she should try to flee and also to Macduff that his wife and children have been killed.
Macbeth has been appointed Thane of Cawdor.
Duncan gives him the title. Ross delivers the news to Macbeth.
In Act 4 Scene 1, Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] met first the three witches and then the noble Scotsman Lennox. Lennox told Macbeth that Macduff had fled Scotland. The news was disappointing to Macbeth, who was planning to kill Macduff. But he quickly adapted to the change in situation. He decided to have Macduff's entire family and household slaughtered.
Ross is a messenger. Every time there is a message to be delivered, Ross is delivering it. He should be portrayed as a courier. We first meet him when he is bringing news to Duncan of the battle in Fife and Cawdor's treachery, then he brings news to Macbeth that he is now Thane of Cawdor, then he brings messages to Lady Macduff, and finally brings news to Macduff that his family has been slaughtered.
Ross. He is often a messenger in Macbeth. He brings the news from Fife to Forres of a battle down south. He brings Lady Macduff the news that she should try to flee and also to Macduff that his wife and children have been killed.
Macbeth has been appointed Thane of Cawdor.
Ross brings the news from Scotland concerning the massacre of macduff's family
Duncan gives him the title. Ross delivers the news to Macbeth.
No, Macbeth and Banquo have different reactions to Ross' news. Macbeth is intrigued and disturbed by the news of becoming Thane of Cawdor, while Banquo remains skeptical and cautious about the witches' prophecies. Macbeth is more ambitious and willing to act upon the prophecy, while Banquo is more reserved and wary.
Ross and Angus bring the news of the battle between Macbeth's forces and the rebels, led by Macdonwald. They inform King Duncan of Macbeth's bravery in battle and how he defeated Macdonwald.
Ross informs Macduff that Macduff's family has been murdered on the orders of Macbeth.
He is told by Ross in his castle. After, he decides to take vengeance on Macbeth
In Act 4 Scene 1, Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] met first the three witches and then the noble Scotsman Lennox. Lennox told Macbeth that Macduff had fled Scotland. The news was disappointing to Macbeth, who was planning to kill Macduff. But he quickly adapted to the change in situation. He decided to have Macduff's entire family and household slaughtered.
The news the bloodstained captain brings to the king in scene 2 was that Macbeth and Banquo had both done an excellent in the battle and that the Thane of Cawdor had betrayed the kingdom.
Macduff reacts to Ross's news with shock and grief upon learning that his family has been murdered. He is devastated by the loss but uses his anger and determination to seek revenge against Macbeth.