Macduff’s son is a very minor character in the whole play of Macbeth. The young son, 10 years old, has had great memories with his father. The son keeps fond memories of playing with Macduff and learning many things from his father. Macduff’s prominence in the son’s life has caused kindheartedness and wisdom to pass down to his son. Because of this, the son consistently has a disparaging tone towards his mother when she speaks of Macduff being a traitor, even though he knows that it could possibly be true. The son constantly wants to prove his father’s innocence because of his own young-minded innocence. From the disheartening remarks from his mother to the assaulting words of the murderer, the son protects the name of his father. When his
