Malcolm Key Moments

• He is declared as Duncan's rightful heir at the end of the battle, an event that Macbeth sees as an obstacle to his ambitions
• Upon Duncan's death, Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland, fearing that they will suffer from a fate similar to Duncan
• He hides in England where he meets Macduff
• He tests Macduff's loyalty to Scotland and, once sure of it, reveals a plan to regain Scotland from Macbeth
• He suggests that the soldiers disguise themselves as Birnam Wood
• It is implied at the end he will be crowned king