Causes Of Malcolm's Death In Macbeth

In Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, deaths of many character take place, all of which stem from Malcolm’s actions. First, the death of Duncan, who died because of the lack of fear of Malcolm. Next, the death of Banquo and Macduff’s family, both of which happen because Malcolm left Scotland and forces other to take action for him. Also, the death of Lady Macbeth, who commits suicide, because of the guilt left upon her by the absent Malcolm. Finally, Macbeth’s death which happen both because Malcolm did not assume his role as king allowing a shift in the character designated position in society and showing Malcolm’s inaction. Malcolm holds responsibility for all the deaths in the play because of his lack of presence in Scotland, both physically
During Macbeth’s final battle, that lead to his death, he states that he “will not yield to kiss the ground before young Malcolm’s feet” (5.8.33). Malcolm’s lack of presence made it so that Macbeth never saw Malcolm as a threat because of his inability to take power and hold his position in society. Macbeth states that he will not bow down to the absent Malcolm no matter what, showing that if an individual's does not stay in their designated place in society that there are consequences. So, Macbeth died because the lack of presence of Malcolm allows Macbeth to not fear Malcolm, and place himself in a place against the nature order of society.
In the text, Macbeth, Malcolm does not take action and leaves his designated position in society and as a consequence of this, causes the deaths of Duncan, Banquo, Macduff’s family, Lady Macbeth, and Macbeth. Malcolm, who does not assume power in Scotland, seems as no threat causing both Duncan’s and Macbeth’s death. His inaction, which forces others to act, leads to Banquo’s and Macduff’s families death. Finally, he take of presence causes Lady Macbeth’s death. So, Malcolm caused all the major deaths in Macbeth because he did not act or take power in