malcolm

    Cards (5)

    • "This murderous shaft that's shot // Hath not yet lighted, and our safest way is to avoid the aim". 

      Shows antithesis of violence, when Duncan is murdered, Malcolm does not suggest to combat it with violence but instead flee.
      Does not want to embody one of the Seven Deadly Sins - wrath.
    • Shakespeare portrays Malcolm as a clear demonstration of the correct way to take on kingship.
    • As Duncans son, Malcolm in the rightful leader of Scotland
    • Malcolm's character is based on the accepted belief of the Divine Right Of Kings.
      He represents God's will, therefore prioritizes God and good morals.
    • "Weak poor innocent lamb//To appease an angry God" - 4.3
      he emphasizes Macbeths weakness - power has corrupted him.
      'lamb' - an animal used for sacrifice, alluding that Macbeth becoming King will directly lead to his suffering.
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