Macbeth – Act Four, Scene Three

Malcolm paints himself in a bad light to test Macduff’s allegiance. Malcolm explains that is he where king he would take money from the poor and do the nasty with every woman in the world. After Macduff reveals that he is loyal to Scotland Malcolm tells him the truth “Unspeak mine own detraction; here abjure the taints and blames I laid upon myself for strangers to my nature.” meaning he takes back everything he said and he is actually the opposite. Ross then comes in and shares the bad news that Macbeth has killed Macduff’s wife and children. Malcolm motivates MacDuff to use his grief and anger to fuel their battle against Macbeth.

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