Act 4 scene 3

• Where does Macduff find Malcolm in Act 4, Scene 3 of Macbeth?

  At the palace of King Edward the Confessor in England
• What do Macduff and Malcolm discuss upon their meeting?

  They mourn Duncan's death and share suspicions about Macbeth's involvement
• Why does Malcolm hesitate to return to Scotland?

  He fears for his safety and the consequences of claiming his throne
• What does Macduff's decision to leave his family signify about the situation in Scotland?

  It shows the grave importance of the matters at hand
• What false claim does Malcolm make to dissuade Macduff?

  He confesses to being a lustful and greedy man
• How does Macduff react to Malcolm's confession about his vices?

  He falls into despair for Scotland
• What does Malcolm ultimately decide to do after confessing his faults?

  He agrees to follow Macduff to save Scotland
• Who approaches Malcolm and Macduff with news about the King?

  A doctor
• What is the King's role as described by the doctor?

  The King is tending to a group of sick people and can heal them with his touch
• How does Malcolm describe the King's healing abilities?

  He explains that the King uses touch and prayer to cure many people
• What news does Ross bring about Scotland?

  He says the country is in a sorry state
• How does Macduff react when he inquires about his family?

  Ross is evasive and does not provide clear information
• How many men does Malcolm plan to bring back to Scotland?

  10,000 men
• What tragic news does Ross finally reveal to Macduff?

  That an ambush left his wife, child, and servants dead
• How does Macduff respond to the news of his family's death?

  He has trouble absorbing the news and asks Ross to repeat the details
• What does Malcolm suggest will help Macduff cope with his grief?

  Avenging their deaths will help Macduff's grief
• What does Macduff blame himself for?

  For leaving his family unguarded
• How does Malcolm encourage Macduff to channel his feelings?

  He encourages Macduff to use his feelings to fuel the coming battle
• What is the emotional state of both Malcolm and Macduff as they prepare to return to Scotland?

  Both seem somewhat desperate
• Why does Malcolm pretend to be unfit to take up his father's crown?

  To convince Macduff that he is not a suitable leader
• How does Macduff view Malcolm's tales of his faults?

  He dismisses them as inconsequential
• What does Malcolm realize about the situation in Scotland under Macbeth's rule?

  Things must be very bad with Macbeth as king
• How does Malcolm try to spin Macduff's grief after hearing about his family?

  He suggests it will fuel Macduff in his battle against Macbeth
• What contrast is drawn between King Edward and Macbeth in their roles as leaders?

  Edward has healing hands, while Macbeth's hands are covered in blood