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Macbeth, Act 4, Scene 2

Killers come to Macduff's home. They kill his wife and son.

Macbeth has 28 scenes in 5 acts, and Act 4 has 3 of them. Act 4, Scene 2 comes after Act 4, Scene 1 and before Act 4, Scene 3.

This scene in five words

MurdererskillMacduff'sfamily

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The quotes

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← Before thisAct 4, Scene 1: Apparitions make Macbeth feel safeNext →Act 4, Scene 3: Macduff learns his family died
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