Choose three minor characters from the list below and discuss their dramatic functions in the play. Ross Old Man Malcolm Lady Macduff Porter

There are numbers of minor characters in William Shakespeare¡¦s ¡§Macbeth¡¨. These minor characters each carry their dramatic functions, which contribute to the development of the play. I going to discuss the dramatic functions of three of the minor characters, they are Malcolm, Porter and Lady Macduff.
Malcolm is the son of King Duncan, the rightful successor of the throne. He
escapes to England after the murder of Duncan by Macbeth for the fear of his life.
Later in the play, he is convinced by Macduff to be back to Scotland to lead the battle against Macbeth and claim the throne back. Being the rightful heir to the throne, the dramatic function of Malcolm is to make a contrast with Macbeth who sits in the position of king of Scotland like a ¡§dwarfish thief in the giant robes¡¨. In Act 4 scene III where Malcolm tests Macduff¡¦s loyalty, clear contrast between Malcolm and Macbeth is shown. The action of testing Macduff as Malcolm can trust no one since he flew to Engl...