Macbeth- KING DUNCAN Flashcards
1
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How is king Duncan presented
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Presented as the model of a virtuous ruler who is respectful and positive
2
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Quote in A1S2 to show he’s positive
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Duncan helps to establish Macbeth’s high status at the beginning of the play
“O valiant cousin, noble gentleman”
Noble gentlemen puts the impression In the audiences mind that he is a good respectful person which foreshadow his true nature which gets exposed later on
3
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How does king Duncan shown affection to the macbeths
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“The love that follows us sometimes is our trouble”
This iambic pentameter illustrates his high value for Macbeth’s due to all the invitations he receives from people, he chooses them. This loyalty and affection contrasts how Macbeth treated him when committing regicide which shows good v evil
