Kings

Kings

1. Duncan

   • Kind and gentle
     • Macbeth is given the title Thane of Cawdor due to his bravery. Given title by Duncan.
   • Duncan's open and free nature is contrasted with Macbeths
     • trying to kill him but still acting normal
   • represents what a king should be
     • even macbeth admires him
     • views of Duncan are consistent throughout the play
       • when he dies Macduff says "a most sainted king"
   • Honest, sincere and honourable
     • enjoy achievements of others
       • and his gifts are not to gain his own advantages

2. Macbeth

   • Heroic and brave at start
     • given the title due to this
   • later some actions are wicked and cowardly
   • macbeth has human kindness
     • wants to resists temptation to kill Duncan who is stayin over at his castle
     • Lady Macbeth tries to convince him to Kill Duncan
   • choice of evil is not easy for macbeth
     • Wrestling with his own conscience
   • Macbeth is shown as vulnerable and lack of manliness
   • he is not a natural killer
     • gets so scared he brings the daggers with him
       • too scared to go and plant them on the guard so wife does

3. Malcolm

   • suspicious that Macbeth is the murderer

4. Edward