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King Duncan Character Project
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King Duncan
King Duncan Character Project
Nathan Roots
I chose King Duncan Because he is a great representation of the theme good king vs. bad king.
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What part in the Plot did King Duncan Play in "Macbeth"
He plays a big part in Macbeth's downward spiral by starting it by unknowingly making one of the witches prophecy's come true. He is also the good king while Macbeth is the bad king. King Duncan's true nature is to be a kind king to all that he rules over and rewarding to those who go the extra mile for him. Which Makes him a good king. Macbeth uses force to make things happen and kills many innocent people and scare tactics to suppress his people which makes him a bad person.
1. No more that thane of Cawdor shall deceive our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death, and with his former title greet Macbeth.(pg6)
King Duncan is showing both that he is kind to those who do good for him and merciless to those who act against him.
2.Welcome hither: I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing. Noble Banquo, that hast no less deserved, nor must be known No less to have done so, let me enfold thee and hold thee to my heart. (pg14)
This shows that King Duncan is kind to all people who fight for his cause and rewards them.
3. It is a banquet to me. Let's after him, whose care is gone before to bid us welcome: it is a peerless kinsman. (pg15)
King Duncan is show he is the king by saying it is a banquet to me which is showing his authority.
4. See, see, our honour'd hostess! The love that follows us sometime is our trouble, which still we thank as love. Herein I teach you How you shall bid God 'ild us for your pains, and thank us for your trouble. (pg19)
He is kindness showing by him being so thankful.
5. Where's the thane of Cawdor? We coursed him at the heels, and had a purpose to be his purveyor: but he rides well; and his great love, sharp as his spur, hath holp him to his home before us. Fair and noble hostess, we are your guest to-night. (pg20)
He is expressing his thankfulness unknowing that the people he thanks will kill him.