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Act 5, Scene 2

The Scottish lords march to join Malcolm's army near the forest.

This scene in five words

LordsmarchtojoinMalcolm

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The quotes

2 big quotes in this scene.

Those he commands move only in command, Nothing in love

Angus · Act 5, Scene 2 · kingship

His soldiers obey him. They do not love him. That is the difference between a king and a bully.

Now does he feel his title Hang loose about him, like a giant's robe Upon a dwarfish thief

Angus · Act 5, Scene 2 · kingship · appearance and reality

The crown does not fit him. It is like a giant's coat on a small thief.

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