In 'Macbeth', which character provides comic relief immediately following the horrific murder of King Duncan?
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Correct answer: The Porter
The Porter appears in Act 2, Scene 3, pretending to be the gatekeeper of hell. His drunken rambling provides a stark, earthy contrast to the high-stakes regicide that has just occurred offstage.
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