In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff's family. Macduff is a nobleman who opposes Macbeth's rule and has fled to England to seek help from King Edward the Confessor. Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff's family in retaliation for Macduff's treachery and to strike fear into the hearts of his enemies.
When Macduff learns of the murder of his wife and children, he is devastated and vows to seek revenge on Macbeth. This ultimately leads to a final confrontation between Macbeth and Macduff, in which Macduff emerges victorious and kills Macbeth.
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