What happens when Macduff goes to England?

Q: What was Macduff doing in England?

Macduff is a loyal thane in Duncans service. Unlike the treasonous Macbeth, Macduff is completely loyal to Duncan and his son Malcolm. He discovers Duncans body, and he soon becomes suspicious of Macbeth. Fearing Macbeths vengeance, he flees to England to support Malcolm in his assault on Macbeth.

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Macduff and Malcolm join forces.

Summary:

Macduff meets up with Malcolm in England and the two make plans for how to overthrow Macbeth and take back their kingdom. Malcolm’s a little suspicious of Macduff though, so he attempts to suss out whether the thane is loyal to Scotland, or just in it for himself. After Macduff proves himself loyal, the two of them join up with ten thousand troops to take down Macbeth. Ross arrives, bringing news that Macduff’s family has died, but that if he returns to Scotland, there are a lot of folks who would happily join with him to fight Macbeth. Vowing revenge, Macduff resolves to return to Scotland and murder Macbeth himself.

What was Macduff doing in England?

Macduff is a loyal thane in Duncan's service. Unlike the treasonous Macbeth, Macduff is completely loyal to Duncan and his son Malcolm. He discovers Duncan's body, and he soon becomes suspicious of Macbeth. Fearing Macbeth's vengeance, he flees to England to support Malcolm in his assault on Macbeth.

Where does Macduff flee to in England?

He also informs Ross that Macbeth is thus named the new King. Interestingly, he will go home to Fife and his family instead of going to see the coronation. 4.3: Macduff is in England with Malcolm.