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Malcolm suspects everyone that comes from Scotland and therefore might be a spy for Macbeth.

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it takes so long because there's a struggle between the two powers Malcolm doesn't trust macduff because both of them want the crown.

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Who flees Scotland to join malcom in England in Macbeth?

A number of people including Macduff and Ross.


What prize does macduff bring to Malcolm?

Macduff brings Malcom Macbeth's severed head.


Who is Malcolm in Macbeth and does Macbeth kill him?

Malcom is Duncan's son. Macbeth kills Duncan (king of Scotland), but not Malcom; Malcom flees to escape suspicion of his involvement in his father's murder. He later returns to Scotland, where, after Macduff kills Macbeth, he is crowned king. Hope this helps!


Why does lady macduff call macduff a traitor because?

Because macduff fled Scotland to team up with Malcom but he does not tell his wife that i why he thinks he i a traitor , however what he WA really doing is raising an army against the Scottish forces (mcbeth)


What finally convices malcom that macduff is loyal?

Malcolm is convinced of Macduff's loyalty when Macduff reveals his grief over the deaths of King Duncan and his own family at the hands of Macbeth. Macduff's genuine sorrow and commitment to seeking justice for these atrocities proves to Malcolm that he is a trustworthy ally in the fight against Macbeth.


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 happens to Macbeth at the end of the battle?

Macbeth is killed in battle by Macduff. Macduff reveals that he was not "born of woman" in a traditional manner, fulfilling the witches' prophecy that only a man not born of woman can defeat Macbeth. Malcolm, the rightful heir, is then crowned king.


What have malcom and macduff done already against Macbeth?

Malcolm fled to England to gather support to overthrow Macbeth, while Macduff traveled to England to convince Malcolm to return and lead the fight against Macbeth. Macduff also discovered the murder of King Duncan and has vowed to avenge his death by defeating 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 do malcom and macduff have in common?

Malcolm and Macduff are both key characters in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." They share a common goal of overthrowing Macbeth and restoring rightful rule to Scotland. Both characters are also deeply affected by the actions and consequences of Macbeth's reign.


Why does malcom test macduff by assigning negative attributes to himself?

He says this is his way of seeing whether Macduff is a spy for Macbeth. Anyone genuinely wanting to help Malcolm to overthrow Macbeth because he believes Malcolm is better would refuse to follow Malcolm if he was actually worse than 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.