How does Macduff feel about Scotland at the beginning of the scene?
How does Macduff characterize Macbeth?
How does Malcolm characterize himself initially in this scene?
Macduff tries to persuade Malcolm that he is fit to rule, but eventually Macduff says what?
What does Malcolm say after Macduff’s outburst?
What has Old Siward done?
What do we learn about the king of England?
How does Ross describe Scotland to Macduff?
What is Macduff’s reaction to the murder of his wife and children?
How does Malcolm respond to the news?
In Scene 3, why does Ross delay telling Macduff that his wife and children are dead, at first saying (in lines 176–179) that they are well? Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support your responses.
In the figurative language in Act IV, Scene 3, lines 39–41, to what is Malcolm comparing Scotland? What does the comparison suggest about Scotland?