What Is Macduff Like Macbeth

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In the play you are introduced to many new characters and are given a chance to observe their personality. Many of the characters are good honest people while some select few are evil monstrous people. Among these characters there are some that are complete opposite of each other.
The character that would be Macbeth's opposite is most likely Macduff. Macbeth is a character that is the type of person who is worried about himself and what can benefit him. Macduff on the other hand is a man who worries about his country before himself. Macduff unlike macbeth is not tempted by power.
Macduff instead of attempting to claim the throne for himself believes that Malcolm belongs on the throne as king. After killing the king macbeth progressively begins

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