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Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] was a good king according to the Shakespearean play. In Act 1 Scene 7, Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] tried to talk himself out of killing the King and his two royal guards. On the one hand, he identified his sole motive as uncontrollable, raging, greedy ambition. On the other hand, he found many reasons for not depriving Duncan of his life, his crown, and his throne. One of the most compelling reasons was the love and respect that Scotsmen felt for their sovereign. Macbeth says, "Besides, this Duncan hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been so clear in his great office that his virtues shall plead Trumpet-tongued against the deep damnation of his taking off."
Duncan was a good man to be sure, but this did not make him a good king. In particular, he is a very poor judge of character. He completely misjudges Cawdor and is baffled by his inability to judge him correctly. "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust." He also misjudges Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. In a world where people "look the innocent flower but are the serpent under it", taking people at their face value is, as Duncan finds, a fatal flaw.
Duncan resembles another Shakespearean king who was a good man and took people at face value, King Henry VI. His kingship wasn't very successful either.
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When was King Duncan created?
King Duncan was created in 1603.
What reason does Macbeth provide for wanting to kill King Duncan?
To become kind and queen. In the beginning of the play, 3 witches tell Macbeth that he will be kind. To cut it really short, his ambition is driving him to become a kind by any means.
What was one reason Macbeth kills duncan?
He wanted to become the King.
What is king duncan's full name?
King Duncan's full name is Duncan I of Scotland.
Why did Macbeth claim he killed king Duncan's guards apex?
Macbeth claimed to have killed King Duncan's guards because he wanted to frame them for the murder of Duncan, thus diverting suspicion away from himself. This was part of his plan to become king and consolidate power.
Who is king at the end of Macbeth?
At the end of Shakespeare's play Macbeth; Malcolm, son of Duncan is proclaimed to be King of Scots. (In actual history, Macbeth was succeeded by his son Lulach; who was then was assassinated and deposed by Malcolm)
What was lady macbeth plan to make the prophecies to come true sooner?
The Prophecy says Macbeth will be king. Duncan is king. Macbeth cannot be king while Duncan is king. Duncan will not be king when he is dead. Therefore, make Duncan dead.
How old was king duncan when king?
Duncan I of Scotland was born in approximately 1001 and became king in 1034.
King Duncan is the king of where?
Scotland
Was macduff the king of Scotland?
No, Macduff was not the king of Scotland. The title of king of Scotland was held by Duncan at the beginning of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," and later by Malcolm after overthrowing Macbeth. Macduff plays a key role in helping Malcolm reclaim the throne but he himself does not become the king.
What was Macbeth's thoughts to Duncan?
Macbeth initially thought positively of King Duncan and admired his leadership. However, his ambition and the witches' prophecy led him to consider harming Duncan in order to become king himself. Ultimately, Macbeth's thoughts towards Duncan became twisted as he plotted his murder.
Why do you think Macbeth and his wife murdered king duncan?
Well first of all, Lady Macbeth didn't murder King Duncan. She was going to, but for some reason Duncan reminded her of her father and she couldn't bring herself to kill him, so Macbeth murdered the King. He murdered the king so the prophecy the three witches told him would come true....that'd he'd become the king.
