Question

Which of the following BEST explains why Malcom and Donalbain flee

Macbeth's castle at the end of Act II?
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3 points
They want to go to the authorities right away to tell them who the murder is. "Let's
away:/ Our tears are not yet brewed."
They fear that they may be killed next, and they want to protect themselves. "This
murderous shaft that's shot/Hath not yet lighted, and our safest way/ Is to avoid the
aim
They want to meet privately together to figure out who the murder is. "What will you
Odo? Let's not consort with them,? To show and unfelt sorrow is an office/ Which the
false man does easy."
They were guilty of Duncan's murders and afraid of being found out. "Why do we hold
our tongues,/ That most may claim this argument for ours?"

Answer 1

Malcom and Donalbain flee Macbeth's castle at the end of Act II, fearing for their own safety.

Step-by-step explanation:

The BEST explanation for why Malcom and Donalbain flee Macbeth's castle at the end of Act II is that they fear they may be killed next and want to protect themselves. In Act II, Scene 3, Donalbain says, "This murderous shaft that's shot/Hath not yet lighted, and our safest way/ Is to avoid the aim." They realize that they are in danger and leaving the castle is the best way to ensure their own safety.

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