King Duncan Flashcards
“I h b t p t, a w l t m t f o g” Kingship, Ambition, Natural Order
“I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing.”
King Duncan uses metaphorical language likening Macbeth’s burgeoning honour to a plant he intends to nurture. This not only showcases Duncan’s kindness and generosity but also his role in cultivating the ambition that will lead to his own demise, reflecting themes of kingship, fate, and the natural order.
“T s o m i e n w h o m” Morality, Kingship, Justice
“The sin of my ingratitude even now was heavy on me”
Duncan expresses remorse for not rewarding loyalty sufficiently, indicating his conscientious leadership. His reference to ‘sin’ and ‘heavy’ emphasises the moral weight he places on just rulership and the need for gratitude, linking to themes of kingship, morality, and justice.
