Question

question 3 of 5
why does malcolm try to make macduff believe that he is an evil man?
a. to show macduff that he would not make a good king
b. to get macduff to return home to scotland
c. to ensure that macduff is trustworthy and loyal to him
d. to force macduff to admit that he killed duncan

Explanation:

In Macbeth, Malcolm tests Macduff's loyalty. He exaggerates his own vices (pretending to be an evil man) to see if Macduff will still support him. If Macduff is truly loyal, he will look beyond these false claims. Option A is incorrect as Malcolm is actually testing Macduff's loyalty, not showing he'd be a bad king. Option B is not the reason. Option D is wrong as Macduff didn't kill Duncan.

Answer:

C. To ensure that Macduff is trustworthy and loyal to him