In Act ll, after King Duncan has been killed by Macbeth, his son, Duncan, flees the country of Scotland in fear for his life. Later on, in Act lV, Macduff approaches Malcom to request that Malcom joins Macduff in battle to diminish Macbeth once and for all. Malcom makes sure that Macduff proves his loyalty to him. Malcom encompasses all that a king should be- he wants to improve and strengthen what is already good. This is unlike Macbeth who only does more evil to himself and others. Malcom also represents order which is something in a good king. Unlike Macbeth, who will do anything for power and kingship, Malcom makes sure that the throne will be in his hands and he approaches battle with Macbeth in an orderly fashion. As the son of former
