Macduff proves that he is trustworthy by standing up to Malcolm instead of just agreeing with Malcolm or telling him that he is great. Macduff nearly fails the test by saying that Scotland would provide for Malcolm even if his was bad. Macduff resolves to killing Macbeth as payback for killing his family. Malcolm tests Macduff by telling Macduff about all of the terrible vices that Malcolm claims to have.
This attempt at reverse psychology has its desired effect. Macduff is thrown into a fit of anger against the "untitled tyrant" Macbeth, and Malcolm enlists his help in the struggle. When Ross appears with news of the slaughter of Macduff's family, Macduff is finally convinced not only to engage in the rebel army but also to take personal revenge upon Macbeth. This scene also includes a passage in which it is reported that England's king, Edward the Confessor, has provided more than political aid to Malcolm; he has been healing the sick by supernatural means.
This scene develops further the important issues of loyalty and courage found in the preceding scene, and it is structured in two halves: the first concerns the testing of Macduff's loyalty by Malcolm; the second evokes the great passion of Macduff in the face of terrible grief and his sworn revenge on Macbeth. It is helpful to think of this scene as a job interview.
Malcolm begins by suggesting that Macduff may be prepared to betray him as "a sacrifice" to his previous leader, Macbeth. Macduff passes this stage of the interview by boldly announcing, "I am not treacherous.
The killing of a king known as regicide was therefore considered to be just about the worst crime that anyone could commit. He was the former Thane of Cawdor, who betrayed the Scotland. It emphasizes on his courage and bravery; how valiant he is. You just studied 30 terms! The witch describes him as irresponsible, spiteful, foolish, over-confident and selfish.
He is suffering from an illness. The line could suggest that things are not as they ap pear, or that the natural ord er of things is disturbed and disrupted.
It al so coul d mean that what seems good is not. The presence of the martlet a summer bird serves to heighten the irony. He is confiding in himself, trying to figure out what the best course of action is, and trying to figure out if killing Duncan is the best thing to do. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search.
Press ESC to cancel. Social studies. Ben Davis March 22, What method does Malcolm use to test Macduff? But, Macduff remains steadfast in his purpose and insists that Malcolm is the rightful heir and must return to Scotland. The conversation between Lady Macduff and her son is significant, as it shows the intimate link in the play between the political and the personal. This tactic, of course, will fulfill one of the prophecies of the witches that Macbeth will have nothing to fear until Birnam Wood begins to move.
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