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What does Malcolm reveal to Macduff about Siward's plans?
Malcolm reveals to Macduff that Siward plans to attack Macbeth's stronghold at Dunsinane with ten thousand soldiers.
In Scene 3 Malcolm deliberately lies to Macduff. What does this behavior and the reason for it reveal about his character?
Malcolm's lie to Macduff reveals his sense of caution and mistrust towards others, as he is testing Macduff's loyalty and intentions. This behavior also demonstrates Malcolm's cunning and ability to manipulate situations to his advantage for the greater good.
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 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.
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.
What makes Malcolm trust Macduff?
Malcolm trusts Macduff because he demonstrates his loyalty to Scotland and his opposition to Macbeth by joining forces with him to overthrow the tyrannical ruler. Macduff's courage and dedication to the wellbeing of Scotland earn Malcolm's trust and respect.
What prize does macduff bring to Malcolm?
Macduff brings Malcom Macbeth's severed head.
Did Malcolm play a practical joke on macduff?
Yes, Malcolm did play a practical joke on Macduff, but it was not meant to be malicious. In Act 4, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Macbeth," Malcolm pretends to be unfit to rule, describing his own vices and shortcomings to test Macduff's loyalty and resolve. This ruse is a way for Malcolm to determine whether Macduff is truly committed to the cause of overthrowing Macbeth and restoring Scotland. Ultimately, it shows Malcolm's cautious nature and his need to ensure he can trust Macduff.
