Macbeth's Suspicion On Macduff

In order to clear up his suspicion on Macduff, he challenges him by saying he is worse than Macbeth. Malcolm states he is so full of evil, Macbeth will look innocent, and Macduff does not believe him, so Malcolm has to persuade him that he is. In this quotation Malcolm states,” But there’s no bottom, none, in my voluptuousness. Your wives… could not fill up the cistern of my lust.”(Lines 60-63) showing that a negative attribute Malcolm has is lust, and that he is never going to ever get rid of it. Macduff is disturbed by this, but then Malcolm goes on to another attribute he has that is worst than lust. Malcolm states,” With this there grows in my most ill-composed affection such a stanchless avarice that, were I king, I should cut off the
nobles… desire his jewels… destroying them for wealth.”(Lines 76-80) Greed is one of the worst attributes a person can have, and Malcolm has stated he has this characteristic and cannot let go of it. Macduff is applauded by this and tells him that he is not fit to be a king and believes Scotland is in despair. This shows that Macduff is not manipulating Malcolm for a reward because of his reactions toward these characteristics Malcolm previously explained. Malcolm goes on to say he was lying, justifying this by saying he is cautious, but is now ready to take on Macbeth. This suggests about human nature because it shows us the worst thing about human nature is deceit, lust, and greed; therefore anyone who has these characteristics are not to be trusted and are the worst people to have ever lived, if having a combination of all.