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33. What is ironic about Macduff's speech in lines 2-8? 34. What is Macduff's description of Scotland's current state? 35. Why is Malcolm suspicious of Macduff? 36. In lines 44-66 how does Malcolm compare is supposed ambition to Macbeth's? 37. How does Macduff respond to Malcolm's confession of lust? 38. How does Malcolm test Macduff? 39. How is England going to help Scotland and Malcolm? 40. In lines 187-193 what does Ross think would fuel the ambition of the people of Scotland to fight against Macbeth? 41. What is Ross'confession finally to Macduff?What effect does this have on Macduff?
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33. The irony in Macduff's speech in lines 2-8 lies in the fact that while he praises Scotland and its blessings, he is actually planning to take action against Macbeth, who has become a tyrant and is responsible for the current state of unrest.34. Macduff describes Scotland's current state as suffering under the oppressive rule of Macbeth. He uses metaphors like "bleeding country" and "gored with many holes" to emphasize the damage and turmoil inflicted upon Scotland.35. Malcolm is suspicious of Macduff because he is cautious about revealing his true intentions. He tests Macduff's loyalty to Scotland and assesses whether Macduff could be a deceitful agent sent by Macbeth.36. In lines 44-66, Malcolm compares his supposed ambition to Macbeth's to test Macduff's sincerity. Malcolm claims he is even more vicious and sinful than Macbeth, attempting to determine if Macduff's reaction shows true loyalty to Scotland or if he would support anyone opposing Macbeth.37. Macduff responds to Malcolm's confession of lust by expressing shock and disappointment. He is troubled by the idea of a successor worse than Macbeth and questions Malcolm's fitness to rule.38. Malcolm tests Macduff by pretending to be an unworthy and corrupted leader, revealing dark qualities. This is a deliberate attempt to gauge Macduff's loyalty and discern whether he is trustworthy and sincere in his mission against Macbeth.39. England is going to help Scotland by providing military assistance to Malcolm. King Edward of England is seen as a healing king, and his support is expected to aid in the restoration of order and justice in Scotland.40. In lines 187-193, Ross believes that exposing the atrocities committed by Macbeth, particularly the murder of innocent women and children, would fuel the ambition of the people of Scotland to rise up against Macbeth's tyrannical rule.41. Ross confesses to Macduff that his family has been brutally murdered under Macbeth's orders. This revelation deeply affects Macduff, intensifying his resolve to seek revenge against Macbeth and adding a personal motivation to his quest.