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Ross informs Macduff that Macduff's family has been murdered on the orders of Macbeth.
Macduff blames himself for their death (because he left them unprotected).
Macduff escaped from Scotland, to join King Duncan's son Malcolm in England. He left his family behind, and without telling them anything of his departure. Ross visited Macduff's family just before they were killed by Macbeth's hired murderers. So Ross followed Macduff to England, and gave him the sorry news.
Ross informs Macduff that his wife, children, and household have been brutally murdered by Macbeth's orders. This tragic news serves as a turning point of motivation for Macduff to seek revenge against Macbeth.
Ross told Macbeth that he was now the thane of Cawdor just after the 3 witches made that prediction
Ross !
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.
Ross is trying to comfort Lady Macduff because he sympathizes with her plight and wants to offer her some support in her time of distress. He knows that her husband has fled the country, leaving her vulnerable and alone, so he tries to provide her with some solace and assurance.
A number of people including Macduff and Ross.
They are cousins.
They are cousins.
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.