that he is unfit to rule because of this. Makduffeexclaims that he is a banished man for ever, without comfort or consolition, he then turnsto leave and starts to cry. Malcolme then admits that he is guilty of none of the faults hepreviously claimed and that he was testing Makduffe to see if he would be betrayed.Malcolme proclaims that King Edward has given him ten thousand men along with afamous general, Siward, and he will join Makduffe to fight for the reclamation of theirhomeland.(pg. 174)Most of Macbeths Thanes desert him and join Malcolm and Macduff. Lady Macbethbecomes extremely ill. Despite this, Macbeth continues to prepare for battle with the forces of hisattackers. A messenger comes to tell Macbeth that there is an enemy force of ten thousand menapproaching but he dismisses this and holds on to the prophecies of the witches. Macbeth stillbelieves that he shall not be killed by any man born of woman and that he cannot be defeated untilthe Forest of Birnam marches to his castle.Malcolm commands that his troops all cut branches from the trees and carry this foliage infront of them as they march towards Dunsinane. Macbeth continues to fortify his defenses andacknowledges that his enemies were strengthened by the troops deserting him. Lady Macbethcommits suicide but Macbeth continues to stand strong, in appearance at least. A messengercomes to Macbeth and informs him that the woods of Birnam are actually marching to Dunsinane.Malcolms troops enter the castle and Macbeth is first attacked by Siwards son whom he defeats.Macbeth then fights Macduff who reveals to him during the battle that he was not born of womanbut rather Macduff was from his mothers womb Untimely ripped (V, iii, 15-6) and Macbeth isslain. Siward receives news that his son has been killed, and he asks if his wounds were on hisfront. When he receives an affirmative answer he declares Why then, Gods soldier be he! Had Ias many sons as I have hairs, I would not wish t...
