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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.
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How are Ross and Lady Macduff related?
They are cousins.
How ross and lady macduff related?
They are cousins.
What does Shakespeare achieve with the conversation between Ross and Lady Macduff?
Shakespeare's dialogue between Ross and Lady Macduff makes readers begin to like the mother and son. Once you find them appealing and likable, he then kills them off.
How did Ross probably feel when he was trying to tell Macduff about the fate of his family?
Ross likely felt conflicted and burdened when he informed Macduff about the fate of his family. He may have experienced a mix of guilt, sorrow, and the responsibility of delivering such tragic news to Macduff.
Who did Duncan send to give Macbeth the new title?
Ross. Ross always seems to be a messenger. When we first meet him he has travelled all the way north to Forres from Fife to report about a battle which has been going on down there. Later we see him bringing a warning to Lady Macduff and then as a messenger bringing the news of Lady Macduff's death to Macduff.
What is the cast of Macbeth?
Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Fleance, Duncan, Malcolm, Donalbain, Macduff, Lady Macduff, their son, Lennox, Ross, Siward, Young Siward, the Porter, the Doctor, the Waiting Woman, and a number of messengers.
What does ross suggest lady Macduff do?
He tells her to stay put and wait until there is more information. Bad advice.
What news does ross give macduff?
Ross informs Macduff that Macduff's family has been murdered on the orders of Macbeth.
Who is Macduff?
Ross !
How does macduff receive the news of his family's murder?
Macduff blames himself for their death (because he left them unprotected).
Who told Macduff?
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.
Who flees Scotland to join malcom in England in Macbeth?
A number of people including Macduff and Ross.
