Question

What method does Malcolm initially use to test Macduff’s loyalty, and why is he so suspicious of Macduff? Cite details from The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV, to support your answer.

Answer 1

In order to test Macduff's loyalty, Malcom pretends to be a bad person that is worse then Macbeth. He acts uninterested in saving or helping Scotland, and interesting in stopping Macbeth. He was suspicious of Macbeth because he is actually plotting against Macbeth, and he does not want Macduff to be a spy for Macbeth. Macduff says, "I am not treacherous" and Malcolm reveals his plan by saying, "But Macbeth is...". This is when they end up transpiring to work together against Macbeth.

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Answer 2

He claims to be worse than Macbeth and uninterested in helping to free Scotland from Macbeth's tyranny. He does so because he is in fact plotting against Macbeth and does not initially trust Macduff, since Macbeth has sent others to spy on him and he thinks Macduff may actually be such a spy.

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