What Is Macduff Loyalty

In Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld, Holden would like Lee because she is a predictable person. For instance, she is predicted to do anything anybody asks her to even though if she does not like it or promised that she would never do it again because she puts peoples’ needs before her own. For instance, “And this was it, the last time: I was retiring from cutting hair” (158). This shows that Lee is retiring from hair cutting because she felt disgusted by Aspeth and Cross’ behavior. They were flirting in front of her when Lee was cutting Aspeth’s nasty blond hair. “My hair desperately needs cutting” (164). This shows that Lee is predictable because after she vowed that she would not cut anybody’s hair anymore, she cut Ms. Moray’s hair a few days after

Macduff’s burning desire for revenge towards Macbeth was encouraged by many forces. As it is known, Macbeth murders Duncan which causes Malcolm to flee to England because he fears for his life. Following Duncan’s death, Macduff was the first to discover Duncan dead, and it can be inferred that he was so angry and mortified that it sparks apprehensiveness towards Macbeth’s acquiring the throne. As he realizes that he does not agree with Macbeth’s reign, he decides to leave his family behind in Fife to go to England to find Malcolm, the true heir to the throne. His plan is to conspire with Malcolm to build an army against Macbeth. Macduff was so loyal to Scotland and the true ruler that he was willing to abandon his family in the process of freeing Scotland from tyranny. As he meets with Malcolm, Ross delivers the news that

I relate to Macduff the most, he is depicted as a noble and loyal character. A personal connection with me is that I value my family above all else and that is who I would provide and protect for. I also value my country and everything I am able to do within my country. In Act 2 Scene 3, When Macduff discovers the King Duncan's murder, Macduff shows his anger where he says, "O horror, horror, horror! Tongue nor heart / Cannot conceive nor name thee!

Loyalty is a concept, which can be seen in many point of views. Some people relate loyalty to love, friendships and family. Loyalty isn’t just loving someone, being kind and helpful, it’s being devoted to someone, when times get hard, appreciating them for what they’ve done for you, putting them before you; and no matter what you will always be there for them even at the hardest of times. For some people being loyal is harder at the hard times, some people let inhumanity take over man itself or people betray and sometimes for many different reasons like rumors going around school but sometimes for reasons you feel at first to be a good reason but in the end you just feel guilty like in the novel Night by Elie Wiesel; like the son of the Rabbi

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Macduff saw his actions as wise decision to protect the future of his country and his family, but all he actually accomplished was to “leave his wife, to leave his babes,/His mansion and his titles in a place.” (4.2.8-10), open to attack. It is clear that the decision between country and family can be difficult, but I believe that duty to one’s family should always come above all else. There was an army of Thanes to protect Scotland, and most likely some without family’s, but there was only one person who held responsibility for Macduff’s family and that was Macduff. Macduff made a vow when he married his wife to protect her, and everything else must come second.

Macduff is motivated by his patriotism, and his love for his country. He is a flat main character, whereas he has no major changes throughout the play. He fights for what he believes and his actions have effects on the other characters. Though he did not suspect Macbeth as to being a traitor and killing Duncan, he did not think that he was fit to rule the state. His actual anger to Macbeth came with the slaughter of his family. It serves as more motivation for him, and without it Macbeth may have lived through the final battle. Throughout the play you see that Macduff has always been the foil to Macbeth, causing the worry in him that overthrew his rule, and that Macduff is the hero that Scotland

Loyalty is important to me because I personally want loyalty from others, so I provide loyalty to others. I have always lived my life on the concept that “you get what you put in.” In response to that, I am loyal to others with hope that others will be loyal to me.

Desperate, Macduff “ is gone to pray the holy (English)king upon his aid”. Not only is Macduff putting his own life in danger, but he is also leaving his wife and kids very vulnerable. Macduff, however being the patriotic man, chooses to do what is his best for his country and follow his conscience in extension. Although his wife and kids do perished under Macbeth’s reign, Macduff is ultimately awarded by the new title he earns from Malcolm when Macbeth is finally overthrown. This might not cover the loss of his family, but Shakespeare is implying that he and his family will be reunited in heaven. Macduff did in fact follow his conscience in making decisions that are hard costing even the lives of his family, but he is able to continue to lead a peaceful life and be reunited with his family once in heaven while Lady Macbeth, most likely, soul is forever tormented by the scorching flames.

Macduff's ambition in this play was to be loyal to his country by taking out Macbeth. Too much of his time is spent plotting against Macbeth, which throws off Macduff’s values. He abandons his family and left for England to find Malcolm so he could wage war against Macbeth. Later, Macbeth hears that the recent absence of Macduff at the banquet and at Duncan’s funeral was because he had fled to England, to find Malcolm. So Macbeth reacts to this by sending murderers to kill Macduff's family. Once Macduff finds out that his family is dead, he starts to exhibit some emotion. At this time he is about to wage war on Macbeth with Malcolm; Malcolm say's to Macduff "Dispute it like a man"(4.3.259). Macduff then replies,

Macduff's intelligence leans towards irresponsibility when he abandons his family without realising the danger his actions will cause them. When Macduff goes to England for help in freeing Scotland from the tyrant Macbeth, and informs Malcolm of the terrible things that have been happening in Scotland, he says; "Let us rather / Hold fast the mortal sword, and like good men / Bestride our down-fall'n birthdom" (4, 3, 2-4). There is a great sense of urgency in Macduff's words because his thoughts become obsessive with eliminating Scotland of its evil tyrant rather than focusing on his family. His suspicion grows after Macbeth’s killing of the guards and so he refuses to attend Macbeth’s coronation which leads to the murder of his family.

Macduff is also a character that deals with guilt. He is guilty of leaving his entire family behind in Scotland which is eventually why they are killed. He uses this guilt to drive him to bring Macbeth down. If Macduff would have thought to bring his wife and children they wouldn't have died. This shows that every action has consequences and those consequences must be taken into consideration.

Society perceives loyalty as a strong feeling of support and allegiance. This is compromised when loyalties end up in deception. For the most part, everyone has good intentions in our relationships and life goals; however, sometimes our self-desires and devotions can contradict our true values of loyalty. In William Shakespeare's play “Macbeth," loyalty was demonstrated by the following characters, which ultimately ends in betrayal to either to themselves or others. Macbeth expresses great loyalty to Duncan, but ironically, decides to murder him for sovereignty. Banquo is loyal to Macbeth by staying quiet about his suspicions; however, it unintentionally betrayals Duncan and Scotland. Macduff is a hard worker in his family by serving Scotland, but ironically he leaves his family unprotected leading to their deaths. In Macbeth, the paradox between loyalty and betrayal is ironic. Ironically, their initial loyalties bring about betrayal, ultimately causing the death of characters. Thus, those who value loyalty must understand the consequences of their actions.

Loyalty, does it still exist today? I am of the opinion that it does; after all, our loyalty to God, family and country is what we stand for. Although, loyalty can be described by many other words, such as, faithfulness, commitment, obligation, devotion and allegiance. Therefore, the true meaning of loyalty may be left up the individual.

Since I was a young girl, I’ve loved to make things. I was often found doodling intricate patterns all over my notes, crafting collages out of magazine clippings, molding cities out of playdough, and making beautifully detailed cards out of paper. I would draw from life with an imaginative twist, as well as frequently sketch from my manikin. I was interested in many branches of the arts. I did theatre and dance for a number of years as well.