Malcolm: "With this, there grows, in my most ill-composed affection, such a stanchless avarice that, were I king, I should cut off the nobles for their lands, desire his jewels and this other's house, and my more-having would be as a sauce to make me hunger more, that I should forge quarrels unjust against the good and loyal, destroying them for wealth". What does Malcolm's statement reveal about his character?
1) Malcolm is a greedy and power-hungry individual
2) Malcolm is a compassionate and selfless person
3) Malcolm is a wise and just ruler
4) Malcolm is a loyal and trustworthy friend
