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Historically, no. Macbeth was succeeded by his stepson Lulach, who only reigned a short time. Shakespeare cut Lulach out as an unnecessary character (although we do hear that Lady Macbeth has "given suck" which must refer to him.) and had Malcolm succeed Macbeth. Historically inaccurate but dramatically more satisfying.
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∙ 14y agoThe subsequent King Malcolm III [d. November 13, 1093] played the role of the legitimate heir to the throne. As such, he served as the center around which legitimate, organized opposition to the rule of Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] formed. He escaped to England, and his brother Donalbain, the subsequent King Donald III [d. 1099], escaped to Ireland. Malcolm undoubtedly was the elder son, because of having been given the title Prince of Cumberland by his father, King Duncan I. He therefore was able to gather a combined army of English and Scottish forces to invade and overthrow Macbeth.
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∙ 7y ago"I'm king! Hooray! First I'll establish a new set of English honours, then we'll have a nice coronation at Scone, and I'll invite everyone, even my exiled friends abroad, and have cucumber Sandwiches and white wine, and little party favours . . ." This is more or less what he says after he learns that someone else has killed Macbeth in a battle where Malcolm has done nothing (since he is a coward and a poor soldier). Macbeth he dismisses as the "dead butcher" who drove all his friends from Scotland. As for the people who have risked their lives to make him king he will at some future time "make us even with them". But for now, it's the coronation that matters.
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Who is king at the end of Macbeth?
At the end of Shakespeare's play Macbeth; Malcolm, son of Duncan is proclaimed to be King of Scots. (In actual history, Macbeth was succeeded by his son Lulach; who was then was assassinated and deposed by Malcolm)
What nation's army invades Scotland at the end of Macbeth?
The English army, led by Malcolm and Siward, invades Scotland at the end of Macbeth to overthrow Macbeth's tyrannical rule and restore Malcolm as the rightful king.
What nation assists Malcolm and the Thanes in invading Scotland at the end of Macbeth?
At the end of Macbeth, the nation that assists Malcolm and the Thanes in invading Scotland is England. King Edward lends military support to Malcolm in his quest to overthrow Macbeth and reclaim the Scottish throne.
What does Malcolm's call lady Macbeth and Macbeth at the end of the play?
"This dead butcher and his fiendlike queen" Nice, eh.
What does Malcolm resolve to do at the end of act 4?
Malcolm resolves to lead an army against Macbeth and reclaim the throne of Scotland. He plans to gather troops and overthrow Macbeth's tyrannical rule.
Who are Macbeth enemies?
At the beginning of the play, Macbeth didn't have any enemies. By the end he had lots, including Malcolm, Donalbain, Fleance and especially Macduff.
Why does Macbeth believe that Malcolm cannot harm himself?
Macbeth does not believe that Malcolm cannot harm himself. He is quite prepared to believe that Malcolm might harm Malcolm, which is what "harm himself" means. Macbeth does believe that Malcolm cannot harm him (i.e. Macbeth) because Malcolm's mother was apparently a woman and the witches said that none of woman born could harm Macbeth.
How who killed Macbeth?
In the end it is Malcolm who finally slays Macbeth. No! Rubbish! Malcolm is a useless soldier and couldn't kill Macbeth if Macbeth were tied hand and foot. It was Macduff, the man "not of woman born", who kills Macbeth.
Who did Malcolm join forces with in Shakespeare at the end?
In the play Macbeth, Malcolm joins forces with the English commanded by Siward and a number of disgruntled Scotsmen including Macduff.
Why does Malcolm portray himself as a potential sinful?
In the play Macbeth, Malcolm portrays himself as a potential sinful tyrant in order to to test Macbeth. Malcolm wanted to see just how loyal Macbeth would be.
Who joins Malcolm and Mac duff to overthrow Macbeth at the end if the play?
Siward, the Earl of Northumberland, and the English forces join Malcolm and Macduff to overthrow Macbeth at the end of the play.
Who is named to succeed Duncan to the throne in Macbeth?
In Macbeth? King Duncan names his son Malcolm The Prince of Cumberland who is the heir apparent. After his murder, Malcolm flees so Macbeth is named to be King but later on in the play Malcolm, Duncan's son, becomes king.
