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Why does Malcolm lie about himself to Mcduff?
Unlike his father who trusted too easily, Malcolm does not trust Macduff. He does not trust him because he thinks that Macduff may be secretly working for Macbeth. To test this theory he rambles lies giving examples of how he is not fit to be king. However, it is Macduff's polite reaction of disagreeing with Malcolm which makes Malcolm believe Macduff.
Why doesn't Malcom trust Macduff?
Malcolm suspects everyone that comes from Scotland and therefore might be a spy for Macbeth.
What was Macduff's feelings towards Macbeth being king?
Macduff believes that Macbeth killed King Duncan and thus doesn't believe Macbeth should be king. This is evident in the fact that while Macbeth goes to Scone, Macduff finds Malcolm and convinces him to reclaim the throne.
How does the threat to leave by macduff change malcolms story?
Macduff's threat to leave makes Malcolm realize the extent of his loyal followers and the importance of maintaining their trust. It also prompts Malcolm to prove his commitment to Scotland and regain Macduff's support by revealing his true intentions and moral character. Ultimately, Macduff's threat serves as a turning point in the story, leading to a deeper bond between the two characters and strengthening their resolve to overthrow Macbeth.
What does Malcolm tell Macduff to do upon hearing about the slaughter of his family?
Malcolm advises Macduff to go out and fight to help place Malcolm on the throne. All Malcolm sees in Macduff's suffering is an opportunity to gain an ally.
Why does Malcolm accuse himself of various vices before Macduff in the iii scene of act IV of the play 'Macbeth'?
He was testing Macduff to see if he genuinely had the interest of Scotland at heart. When Malcolm says "He hath not touched you yet" (IV, iii, 14) it means that he suspects Macduff is in league with Macbeth to take him prisoner and kill him. Malcolm then makes up all his vices to make sure that Macduff wants a good king and not just Malcolm. When Macduff responds that with his vices, Malcolm would make a terrible kind, Malcolm responds that he made the vices up and he knows that Macduff has Scotland's best interests at heart.
Why does Malcolm hesitate to accept Macduff's offer of assistance?
Malcolm is testing Macduff's integrity. If Macduff had embraced Malcolm's worldly, unethical responses, Malcolm would not have trusted him enough to form an alliance with him. When Macduff wails at the imminent hopelessness of Scotland, Malcolm knows he is in the presence of a good man, and he reveals his own "innocence" and stalwart loyalty to Scotland and to God.
What does Malcolm ask macduff about his family?
Malcolm asks Macduff about his family to test his loyalty and see if Macduff is truly trustworthy. He pretends to be a tyrant like Macbeth to see if Macduff would still support him.
What are Macduff and Malcolm trying to accomplish in England?
Macduff and Malcolm plan to overthrow Macbeth in England.
What do Malcolm and Macduff think about Macbeth and what is their plan?
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.
What does Malcolm gain by not committing to join macduff?
By not committing to join Macduff in overthrowing Macbeth, Malcolm gains the opportunity to test Macduff's loyalty and dedication to the cause. It also allows Malcolm to assess Macduff's character and leadership abilities before fully trusting him in the rebellion against Macbeth.
In Macbeth Macduff agrees to revolt Macbeth why?
It's a two-part answer. One, Macbeth is a traitor and killed the King of Scotland. Macduff is loyal to the rightful heir, Malcolm. Macduff assists Malcolm in the retaking of Dunsinane castle and murders Macbeth. But Macbeth also hired assassins to have Macduffs family murdered. Macduff's wife and children were all murdered after he fled to England with Malcolm.
