Free Macbeth Essays: The Essential Macduff :: GCSE Coursework Macbeth Essays

The Essential Macduff in Macbeth     Like in solely (or most) Shakespeare plays, there is always a hero that overcomes evil supernatural forces. Macduff is this subjective character in this play. His loyalty and patriotism to his dear country, Scotland, is more stupendous unlike the likes of the other Scottish nobles, Macduff was devastated by the kill of his dear baron, and he also somewhat sacrifices his family for his country. These three transactions add up to hotshot hell of an admirable hero. Conflict of forces is reflected in the character of Macduff. Duncans murder is discovered by his loyal supporter Macduff. It is the intensity of his devotion to the magnate that brings him to the castle just at the time of the murder and makes him the first to larn the dead body, The Lords anointed temple (Act II, Scene3, 67) as he calls it. Had Macduffs loyalty been supported by corresponding strength he could beget come in time to save Duncan. But as Duncan displa ys chastity and virtue without sufficient power to maintain his rule, Macduffs capacity for small loyalty is not combined with the strength required to express it. When in short afterwards he goes to England in support of Duncans son Malcolm, his wife and children are left to be murdered by Macbeth. His personality lacks the naught to sustain both the commitments of his loyal heart. In expressing his loyalty to the dead king he ignores his equally great commitment to protect his family. Macduff returns from the scene of Duncans murder crying O Horror, horror, horror (Act II, Scene3, 63) The response of the other lords is revealing. Lennox barely asks Mean you his majesty? (Act II, Scene3, 70), no more. The kings sons arrive. Donalbain is silent. Malcolm says O, by whom? (Act II, Scene3, 100) miss for Macduff, there is no expression of horror, outrage or grief by those present. In the interview with Lady Macduff, Ross describes her husband as noble, wise, judicious (Act IV, S cene2, 16) adept whom best knows the fits o the season (Act IV, Scene2, 17). Why then, did Macduff leave his wife and family insecure? Perhaps, there was a conflict of loyalties in- love of country vs. love of family- in his heart realist though he was, Macduff may not have believed that Macbeth would stoup to such brutality and wickedness as the murder of women and children.