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Why might have Shakespeare have focused upon Edward as a healer?
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Shakespeare may have referred to Edward the Confessor's healing powers (as part of Act IV Scene 3 of Macbeth) for a number of reasons, all of which involve a comparison between Edward and Macbeth. Macbeth seeks help from witches and their familiar spirits who tell the future; Edward "solicits heaven" "with holy prayers" which give him "a heavenly gift of prophecy". Macbeth kills; Edward heals. Macbeth is Scottish (boo!) and Edward is English (yay!). Many scholars have noted that Malcolm's triumph at the end of the play is accomplished with the aid of Siward and his English troops, and almost his first act is to abolish the Scottish title "thane" and replace it with the English title "earl". The Anglicisation of Scotland is seen as a good thing from the point of view of the English nationalist Shakespeare, and the comparison of Macbeth and Edward forms a part of this.
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Shakespeare may have focused on Edward as a healer to highlight his compassionate and caring nature, showcasing his ability to bring comfort and aid to others. By portraying Edward in this way, Shakespeare may have wanted to emphasize the importance of healing and the positive impact that a healer can have on society. Additionally, focusing on Edward as a healer could have added depth and complexity to his character, showcasing different facets of his personality beyond his royal status.
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Why might Shakespeare have focused upon King Edward as a healer in Macbeth?
In Macbeth, Malcolm talks about Edward the Confessor's alleged ability to cure illness in Act IV Scene 3 in the middle of his conversation with Macduff. The purpose for injecting this observation a propos of nothing in the middle of the scene must be to contrast the Saintly Edward with Macbeth, and perhaps recall echoes of the Saintly Duncan. By contrast, Macbeth's faults are made to seem even more monstrous. And of course, this was all very politically correct at the time.
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