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Are you confused about Macbeth as Malcolm is here? If you are, I see you have not yet seen the way to enlightment yet. Well, let's start with a description of Malcolm of Scotland, and not be as confused as Malcolm in the Middle.

Malcolm, the son of Duncan, whose restoration to the throne signals Scotland's return to order after Macbeth's reign of terror. He appears weak and uncertain of his own power, as when he and Donalbain flee Scotland after their father's murder. But like Macduff, he is a figure of goodness against the forces of evil, in this case, Macbeth. He is clever in thinking of camouflaging his army and is also distinctive when testing Macduff's patriotism. He at first describes himself as bad for the country and degenerate but when Macduff despairs for the country, he reveals himself as a virtuous prince and leads the army. This stresses atmosphere of distrust Macbeth had released and also presents Malcolm as sensible and likely to be a sucessful ruler.

The historical Malcolm was a young child when Macbeth seized throne in 1039. Since Duncan was not murdered, Malcolm did not have to flee and was sent to his uncle, Earl Siwards. But 15 years later, he attempted to take throne and on his second attempt, defeated and killed Macbeth. He died in a battle in 1093 and was suceeded by Duncan II. Duncann II was overthrown by his uncle, Donalbain (wow...all of this connects...one step closer to Stender nirvana...), but eventually another of Malcolm's sons ruled as King David I. Through him, Malcolm became an ancestor of James I of England in Shakespeare's time. (AMAZING!)

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