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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.

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What news does ross give macduff?

Ross informs Macduff that Macduff's family has been murdered on the orders of Macbeth.


What news does ross bring to Macduff?

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.


How does macduff receive the news of his family's murder?

Macduff blames himself for their death (because he left them unprotected).


How does macduff react to ross's news?

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.


What news do ross relate?

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.


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.


How does Macduff receive the news of his loss?

He is told by Ross in his castle. After, he decides to take vengeance on Macbeth


What news does Ross deliver to Malcolm and Macduff at the end of the act?

Ross told Macbeth that he was now the thane of Cawdor just after the 3 witches made that prediction


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 is Macduff?

Ross !


What news does Ross brings in Macbeth?

Ross's character is basically that of a newsbringer throughout the play. He brings the following tidings:In Act 1 Scene 2, he brings news to King Duncan that there has been a battle in Fife against the Norwegians and the Scots have won.In Act 1 Scene 3, he brings news to Macbeth that he is now the Thane of Cawdor.In Act 4 Scene 2, he brings news to his cousin Lady Macduff that Macduff has hightailed it for England.In Act 4 Scene 3, he brings news to Macduff that his family is dead.


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.