Character Analysis: Malcolm

Malcolm is one of King Duncan’s son, Donalbain’s brother. Both of their weakness is shown through their escape to Scotland to avoid being a suspect in the death of their father. Malcom, deserving the throne rightfully, teams up with Macduff to destroy Macbeth. He tests Macduff’s loyalty by pretending to be a horrible person, not fit to be king. Once Macbeth was dead, Malcolm took the throne which began the restoration of Scotland. Not only does Malcolm show weakness, but when he flees from Scotland, it proves he doesn’t known his own power as Duncan’s son. Macbeth saw Malcolm as a challenge, but knew killing his father would lead Malcolm to his failure. Fleeing to Scotland was a weak decision, but the rebuilding of Scotland was definitely up to him. Had he not decided to team up with Macduff, I personally don’t believe he would have stood up to Macbeth to regain what was his to begin with.