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No, Macduff was not the king of Scotland. The title of king of Scotland was held by Duncan at the beginning of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," and later by Malcolm after overthrowing Macbeth. Macduff plays a key role in helping Malcolm reclaim the throne but he himself does not become the king.
Macbeth presents Malcolm with the title of Prince of Cumberland, which is a significant position in line for the throne. This action is a strategic move by Macbeth to ensure his hold on power and to secure the support of the nobles.
Malcolm being named Prince of Cumberland makes him the heir apparent to the Scottish throne, putting him in a strong position to challenge Macbeth for the crown. It also highlights the legitimate claim Malcolm has to the throne, further emphasizing Macbeth's position as a usurper.
The name of the wood in Macbeth is Birnam Wood. It plays a significant role in one of the prophecies given to Macbeth, which leads to his downfall.
Duncan names his son, Malcolm, as the Prince of Cumberland. This is significant because it indicates that Duncan plans for Malcolm to succeed him as king of Scotland, bypassing Macbeth in the line of succession. It highlights the political and power dynamics at play in the play "Macbeth."
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.
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.
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.
Macduff and Malcolm plan to overthrow Macbeth in England.
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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)
Both Malcolm and Macduff believe Macbeth is a tyrant to be overthrown. However, Malcolm is a tyrant himself, if not even more repulsive than Macbeth. Though Macduff is not fully aware of this fact. Malcolm manipulates Macduff into slaying Macbeth and then plea allegiance to himself as the King of Scotland.