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Macbeth - Kinship (Macbeth (Main character of the play and starts off as a…
Macbeth - Kinship
Macbeth
Main character of the play and starts off as a very brave, fierce and loyal soldier
His bravery led the way of a victory over the Norwegians which then gets him get him attentions of king Duncan who then proceeds to award him with the thane of Cawdor
This personality then changes after meeting the three witches that tell hm the future of what to come such as becoming king, this greed make him follow in the steps of what the witches tell him letting his greed determine his path
Kingship
In the play
Duncan is presented as a just and fair king. He rewards his men with honours and makes Macbeth Thane of Cawdor.
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When Duncan is fair, Macbeth is tyrannical and becomes murderous. His rule is a brutal dictatorship.
Edward is King of England and, in contrast to Macbeth, is portrayed as a good king, well-liked by his people.
Malcolm, Duncan’s son, is crowned King at the end of the play.
At that time
At the time of Shakespeare writing the play kings were considered God's representatives on earth, divinely appointed to carry out Gods law.
The Jacobean era was the time when the play was written, King James the first was reigning at the time
Duncan
Loved and respected king who was mainly fair with the decisions that he made, also Duncan is all around a liked king by the people of his kingdom
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Plot
A soldier named Macbeth receives a prophecy from three witches that he meet and tells him that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia.