Is Macduff A Hero Or Traitor Essay

In the play Macbeth by Shakespeare Macduff is portrayed as both a hero and a traitor. Through the play Macduff leaves his family, attacks the king, Macbeth, and kills Macbeth. In the play Macduff is shown as traitor in many ways.

Macduff is a traitor for many reasons. In act 4 scene 3 Macduff goes to Malcolm, who is the prince of cumberland meaning he is the one who was supposed to become king next, and tells him about all bad things that are happening in scotland. Macduff also tries to convince Malcolm to come back to scotland and fight against Macbeth, the king. “Let us rather hold fast the mortal sword and, like good men, bestride our downfall'n birthdom.” This quote shows how Macduff is telling Malcom they should defend our fallen homeland like honorable men. By doing this Macduff is being a traitor because he is going behind Macbeth's back and attacking him. In act 5 scene 8 Macduff fights Macbeth and then cuts Macbeth's head off to show everyone that the king is dead along with the tyranny Macbeth created. “Enter Macduff with Macbeth’s head. Macduff “Hail, king! For so thou art. Behold where stands The usurper’s cursèd head. The time is free. I see thee compassed with thy
In act 4 scene 2 Macduff leaves his house and his whole family alone so he can talk to Malcolm and plan his attack on Macbeth. “You know not whether it was his wisdom or his fear.” This quote shows how Lady Macduff and Ross were not told that he would leave or why he would leave. In act 4 scene 3 Macduff goes to Malcolm tries to convince him to attack Macbeth and to go against the new government lead by Macbeth. “This tyrant, whose sole name blisters our tongues, was once thought honest. You have loved him well” This quote shows how even though Malcolm knows Macbeth is a tyrant, he says since Macbeth has done nothing wrong to him, he should not do anything to Macbeth. These are some more of the reasons why Macduff is a