Macbeth

Why is Macbeth disturbed at the announcement that Malcolm is Prince of Cumberland?

Act one scene 4

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Duncan's announcement puts one more obstacle between Macbeth and the throne. Formally naming Malcolm his heir means that Macbeth has one more person to remove after Duncan's murder..... namely, his son.

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