ipl-logo

Malcolm And Macduff's Rebellion In Macbeth

376 Words2 Pages
“When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty” ~ Thomas Jefferson. Although rebellion usually ends in bloodshed, it is necessary to rebel when liberating an oppressed nation and is always justifiable. William Shakespeare’s Macbeth clearly justifies the rationalized rebellion against an evil tyrant. Malcolm and Macduff lead a rebellion against Macbeth to free Scotland from his tyrannical mode of rulership. Macbeth is an evil autocrat who slaughters Macduff’s family to “make assurance double sure” (iv.i.82). “Seize upon Fife; give to th’edge o’th’sword/His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls/That trace him in his line” (iv.ii.150-152). Macbeth is untrustworthy of the witches and their prophecies for him, so he takes matters
Show More
Related
180 Words | 1 Pages

​In Act 4 of the Tragedy of Macbeth, the character, Malcolm, reveals qualities about human nature throughout his phrases and hesitancy towards siding with Macduff. Scene 3 is when Malcolm and Macduff appear to be talking about plans on how to win back Scotland from Macbeth. Malcolm shows that he is hesitant in joining Macduff because he is afraid Macduff will deceive him. In this quotation Malcolm states,” I am young, but something you may deserve of him through me, and wisdom to offer up a weak, poor, innocent lamb t’appease an angry god. ”(Lines 14-17) along these lines, Malcolm is suspicious that Macduff wants to get a reward from Macbeth by using Malcolm in the process.

Read More
525 Words | 3 Pages

The prophecies of the witches and the manipulation of Lady Macbeth drive Macbeth to abandon all moral principles, paving the way for his path of destruction and death. In contrast, the virtuous characters of Macduff and Malcolm exemplify the importance of strong morals over blind ambition. When Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty by feigning greed and a lust for power akin to Macbeth's, Macduff's reaction reveals his unwavering morals and allegiance to the kingdom, a stark contrast to Macbeth's tyrannical

Read More
700 Words | 3 Pages

When he decides to stop his grieving and take action on Macbeth, he is eager to come face to face with Macbeth and kill him just as he did to Macduff's Family. Macduff is already suspicious of Macbeth after the death of Duncan and dislikes Macbeth since that moment, but he grows more disgust for Macbeth, so much that he wants Macbeth dead. Malcolm also grows hatred for Macbeth, when he learns that Macbeth is the one that murdered his father. After they hear about the death of their father, Malcolm and Donalbain, sons of King Duncan, flee to different locations in fear that the person that had killed their father might come for them also. When he learns that Macbeth is the one that murders his father, Malcolm wants to seek revenge; he partners with Macduff to kill Macbeth.

Read More
958 Words | 4 Pages

This shows the reader that Macbeth is taking everything too far and is now killing innocent lives because he wants to. Macbeth is making this choice by himself and he does not seem to have any care for the consequences that he could face or any care for how other people will feel or be affected by his actions. Similarly, another way that Macbeth's actions are to blame for his downfall is because he makes the choice to confront Macduff about his loyalty to King Duncan's lineage and him supporting Malcolm, he also chooses to fight him. To illustrate Macbeth's paranoia about Macduff and Malcom trying to take down Macbeth, get the best of him. They met up with each other at Dunsinane Castle in Scotland.

Read More
402 Words | 2 Pages

However, since Macbeth is king of all the land opposing him would be treason. Yet Malcolm continues with his plan and forms an army that goes to attack Macbeth. Macduff ends up killing Macbeth himself. Moreover, Malcolm takes the throne for himself. Power and authority shifts once again.

Read More
1144 Words | 5 Pages

Without any warning, Macduff abandoned his family to pursue Malcolm to dethrone Macbeth. Even though they did not conspire with Macduff, Macbeth murdered them because of their relationship. Macduff doesn’t place the blame on Macbeth, but on himself for leaving his family vulnerable. He is under the impression that he is the cause of their death. Despite being disheartened at losing his loved ones, he uses his feelings of remorse to fuel his vengeance.

Read More
210 Words | 1 Pages

Macduff clearly emerges as a most significant foil to Macbeth since Macduff’s personality embodies loyalty to Scotland and its true king. Of course, Macduff also plays the central role of the nemesis who undermines all of Macbeth’s illusions. When Malcolm asserts that “black Macbeth / Will see as pure as snow” (IV.3.52-53), he tests Macduff’s fidelity. Macduff’s response regarding Macbeth as “a devil more damned / In evils” (IV.3.57-58) speaks to his role as a foil who highlights by contrasting Macbeth’s evil. When Malcolm questions Macduff about Malcolm’s suitability to govern, Macduff states, “Fit to govern/

Read More
1113 Words | 5 Pages

Macbeth is a tyrant during his rule, manipulating the minds of the people and using murders to clear out anyone that stood in his way, so that he can stay in power. Malcolm worries about the state of Scotland as he exclaims, “I think our country sinks beneath the yoke./ It weeps, it bleeds, and each new day a gash/ Is added to her wounds. I think withal…” (Shakespeare 4.3.49-51). Malcolm notices the true state of Scotland under the rule of Macbeth, as he has forcefully gained his

Read More
205 Words | 1 Pages

Malcolm and Macduff, two very different characters in Macbeth, are trying to overthrow Macbeth and the government but through very different motives. During the conversation between Malcolm and Macduff, Macduff tells Malcolm to, “Hold fast the mortal sword and like good men / Bestride our downfall birthdom”(4.3.3-4). Macduff wants to save the people of Scotland from this terrible tyrant ruler. He is not trying to do this to gain power for himself because he is a caring and selfless character.

Read More
723 Words | 3 Pages

Macbeth’s powers are starting to become unchecked and his subjects are now viewing him as a tyrant. As a result, Macduff is trying to convince Malcolm to take back the throne of Scotland, which is rightfully his. “Whither indeed, before thy here-approach, / Old Siward with ten thousand warlike men, / Already at a point, was setting forth”, as future king, Malcolm has the ability to lead an army against Macbeth (4.3.133-135). Macduff believes that by making an appearance in Scotland it will spark the kingdom’s people into rebelling against

Read More
984 Words | 4 Pages

To begin, Macbeth does not demonstrate temperance. After Macbeth receives a report about Macduff, he becomes angered and plans to declare war. This piece of information is revealed in a conversation between Lennox and an unnamed Lord. The Lord explains that both Malcolm and Macduff are in England, and Macduff is attempting to form an alliance with the people of Northumberland. The Lord goes on to say, “And this report / Hath so exasperate their king that he / Prepares for some attempt of war” (III.vi.37-39).

Read More
2486 Words | 10 Pages

Macbeth was influenced by the witches and the constant berating and bullying by his wife. He allowed himself to be corrupted and coerced and finally disrupted the Great Chain of Being himself by killing the God-chosen king and replacing him with himself. Shakespeare uses this plot to demonstrate how the great chain of being was disrupted by false ambition dominating over human nature. Macduff was born of caesarian meaning the whole play of Macbeth is ironic as it takes someone who is unnaturally born to destroy Macbeth. Ultimately, Macduff restores the Great Chain of Being by killing Macbeth and presenting the “usurpers cursed head” to Malcolm, who takes his rightful place as King as the true heir to the throne.

Read More
646 Words | 3 Pages

The motivation for Malcolm to become king is proven when he leaves to save his life and gain the support of the king of England, which will bring him closer to overthrowing Macbeth, and gaining the throne. Likewise, Malcolm`s ambition to become king is seen when he convinces Macduff to get revenge in Macbeth for killing his family. Malcolm is so overcome by his desire and goal, that he encourages Macduff to take ``great revenge/ [and t]o cure the deadly grief`(4.iii.253-254) of losing his family. One can clearly interpret that although Macbeth and Macduff are just recently informed of the killing of Macduff`s family, Malcolm is once again filled with motivation to overthrow Macbeth, instead of grieve for theA man`s ambition and desire influence his decisions in life. This is seen when Malcolm’s motivation in the play Macbeth by Shakespeare is his desire to be crowned king to get back his father’s throne.

Read More
671 Words | 3 Pages

Outside King Edward 's castle, Malcolm talks with Macduff, letting him know that he doesn 't believe him since he has left his family in Scotland and may be furtively living up to expectations for Macbeth. To figure out if Macduff is dependable, Malcolm drifts on about his own indecencies. He concedes that he ponders whether he is fit to be lord, since he claims to be vulgar, insatiable, and brutal. At in the first place, Macduff graciously can 't help contradicting his future ruler, however in the end Macduff can 't keep himself from shouting out, "O Scotland, Scotland!" (4.3.101).

Read More
569 Words | 3 Pages

Macduff went to England to find Malcolm, King Duncan’s son, who fled Scotland so he would not be killed like his father. Macbeth no longer considers Macduff loyal to him and becomes apprehensive. Macbeth consorts with the murderers again to kill Macduff’s family, “give to the edge o’ the sword his wife, babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line” (Act 4, Scene 1). When a messenger comes to deliver the news to Macduff, he becomes sad but Malcolm tells him “… Let grief convert to anger…” (Act 4, Scene 3).

Read More

More about Malcolm And Macduff's Rebellion In Macbeth

Related Topics

Open Document