Liz-Malcolm

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The person in history who most resembles Malcolm is Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. Their lives mirror each other in many subtle ways. Both Malcolm and Queen Elizabeth were granted power after the death of their fathers, gained the acceptance of their nation through loyalty, and managed to establish valuable friendships with other nations.

**Malcolm **

After the murder of their father (King Duncan), Malcolm and his brother Donalbain leave Scotland in pursuit of safety. Malcolm flees his country even though he is next in line to be king. After months of living in England Macduff pays Malcolm a visit and begs him to come back to Scotland and recant the throne that is rightfully his. Malcolm accepts the offer only after ensuring Macduff's loyalty with a white lied trick.He wittingly convinces Macduff that he is a man full of lust, maliciousness, and avarice through these lines, " But I have none / The king becoming graces, As justice, verity, temperance, stableness, bounty, perseverance mercy,lowliness, devotion,patience,courage, fortitude, I have no relish of them but abound in the division of each several crime, acting it many ways / Nay, had I power, I should pour the sweet milk of concord into hell, uproar the universal peace, confound all unity on earth"(4.3.108-117). After this Macduff believes Malcolm to be a man unworthy of the throne. He disappointingly recites these words, "Fit to govern"? No, not to live... Thy royal father was a most sainted king. The queen that bore thee, Oft'ner upon her knees stood on her feet, died every day she lived. Fare thee well.These evils thou repeat'st upon thyself, Hath banished me from Scotland. O my breast, thy hope ends here" (4.3.120-132). Malcolm then realizes the faithfulness and love Macduff carries for Scotland, and agrees to do all he can to defeat the tyrant Macbeth and salvage Scotland. He speaks with King Edward who at the time was the king of England and asks for his aid and support in the revolt against Macbeth. King Edward agrees to help. Scotland and England together become powerful allies. The above suggest the cleverness of Malcolm as well as his undying loyalty for his country.


 * Queen Elizabeth II **





Queen Elizabeth II like Malcolm became queen after the death of her father. They both endured the ills of losing somebody they love, and managed to step up and lead their countries. Queen Elizabeth shares the same loyalty and passion for the United Kingdom that Malcolm has for Scotland. In 1945 she convinced her father to allow her to to join the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS), she has since been the only female member of the royal family to participate in the military. In a broadcast to the English empire she said " I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong". Malcolm was able to gain the trust and support of England. The queen has also helped to befriend several foreign leaders including Nelson Mandela, George H. W. Bush, and George W. Bush. These powerful networks have been beneficial for all of the United Kingdom. Malcolm helped to develop order in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth has done a notable job of maintaining order in the British Colonies long after the death of her father. Although the ending of //Macbeth// does not reveal whether Malcolm turns out to be a good King one is left with the impression that he will follow in the great admirable footsteps of his father. In my opinion King Malcolm would not only have been as good a King as the deceased King Duncan, but also a great person and leader as is Queen Elizabeth II.

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