Young Siward is a character in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth (1606). He is the son of Siward, general of the English forces in the battle against Macbeth. Macbeth kills him in the final battle, shortly before his swordfight with Lord Macduff. He is based on the real-life historical figure of Osbeorn Bulax.

What happens to siward in Macbeth?

Macbeth kills Young Siward and laughs that it was his fate to be king. Although Young Siward is a minor character in the play, his death has a significant influence on Macbeth and the men fighting against Macbeth.

Why does Macbeth kill siward?

In the scene in which he kills Young Siward, Macbeth wants to prove to himself that he is unbeatable. He says that the only person he needs to fear is “he that was not born of woman.” ... He ends up killing Young Siward, as he says he will.