ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Malcolm is one of King Duncan’s sons and proclaimed heir to his throne. Suspected of his own father’s murder, he flees to England. When Macduff comes to find him in England, Malcolm initially tests his loyalty. Ultimately, Malcolm is convinced that they need to enact vengeance and fight Macbeth .

Detailed explanation-2: -Malcolm is Duncan’s eldest son. He is declared as Duncan’s heir at the end of the opening battle, an event that Macbeth sees as an obstacle to his ambitions. Upon Duncan’s death, Malcolm and Donalbain flee from Scotland, fearing that they will suffer a fate similar to Duncan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Duncan is saying that he will leave his kingdom to his eldest son, Malcolm, who will now be given the title of Prince of Cumberland. Duncan may be thinking that he is securing his kingdom by naming Malcolm as his successor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Malcolm is King Duncan’s eldest son. Duncan names him heir to the throne during the play.

Detailed explanation-5: -Duncan’s eldest son, Malcolm, is named the Prince of Cumberland, a position which Macbeth notes he must ‘o’erleap’ to become King.