Which phrase best describes the impression we get of Macduff’s son before he is murdered? Explain your choice, citing details from The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, to support your answer.a. charming, naive, and affectionateb. cold, calculating, and ambitiousc. nasty, foolish, and ignorantd. sniveling and whining

Answer:

The best description is charming, naive, and affectionate. Macduff’s son jokes and plays with his mother as they discuss his father, showing a quick wit and a loving, comfortable relationship with her. His innocent questions about whether his father is a traitor also show that he does not fully understand the danger. When the murderers attack, he calls out to his mother to run, making his trust and affection especially clear.