What do readers learn about Macduff from his words and actions upon hearing that
his wife and children have been killed?

A. that he is inept and cowardly

B. that he is light-hearted and forgiving

C. that he is compassionate and soft-hearted

D. that he is cunning and hard-hearted

Macduff is compassionate and soft-hearted. His words and actions showcase his underlying personality to the reader.

Explanation:

In the scene, where Macduff finds out that his family is slaughtered, he expresses that his family was murdered not because of their sins but because of his. He also expresses an attitude of revenge against Macbeth, after hearing this news as he believes that, the ones involved in this killing must be punished.

His line, where he addresses his family as 'pretty ones','pretty chickens' we can understand that he compassionate towards them. He is soft-hearted too, as he starts to express anger against Macbeth in the grief that he is in.

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