The first murderer is presented as a sadistic, twisted human being, who takes a sick delight in murdering the family of Macduff. He is the main murderer, as he is most trusted by Macbeth, and Macbeth knows that he will carry out the mission completely, leaving no survivors He carries himself with a slight hunch, though still strong, as to appear deformed. . He is depicted as such to show the monstrosity of his actions as well as himself.

 

 

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