IX. 17-19). Siward is explaining that even though his son has been killed by Macbeth, it was still honourably and he died fighting for the betterment of his country. No one should feel sad about what has happened but they should be proud of Young Siward for daring to take a stand against Macbeth. This scene would add to the animosity of the play because Young Siward had only been introduced in the play for not even half of a scene before he had been killed. He was not there throughout the rest of the play to have been a direct part in Macbeth’s tirade where he would have gained a complete understanding. Young Siward knew that Macbeth had to be stopped and if he got the chance, even if it meant dying, he was willing to take that chance. Siward is also not the only one who recognizes Young Siward’s death as being noble, once Ross makes the announcement he
IX. 17-19). Siward is explaining that even though his son has been killed by Macbeth, it was still honourably and he died fighting for the betterment of his country. No one should feel sad about what has happened but they should be proud of Young Siward for daring to take a stand against Macbeth. This scene would add to the animosity of the play because Young Siward had only been introduced in the play for not even half of a scene before he had been killed. He was not there throughout the rest of the play to have been a direct part in Macbeth’s tirade where he would have gained a complete understanding. Young Siward knew that Macbeth had to be stopped and if he got the chance, even if it meant dying, he was willing to take that chance. Siward is also not the only one who recognizes Young Siward’s death as being noble, once Ross makes the announcement he