duncan

• Who is referred to as a "most sainted king" in the text?

  King Duncan
• What does the phrase "No more that thane of Candor shall deceive" imply about Duncan's view of Macbeth?


  Duncan believes Macbeth has deceived him and is no longer trustworthy
• What does Ross say about Duncan's wonders and praises?


  They contend which should belong to Duncan or Macbeth
• What does the phrase "More is thy due than more than all can pay" suggest about Duncan's feelings towards Macbeth?


  Duncan feels he owes Macbeth more than he can repay
• What does the expression "My plenteous joys wanton in fulness" convey about the speaker's emotions?


  The speaker feels overwhelming joy that is almost too much to contain
• How does Duncan refer to Macbeth in the text?


  As "O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman"
• What does Duncan's statement "Fair and noble hostess, we are your guest tonight" imply about his trust in Lady Macbeth?


  Duncan trusts Lady Macbeth and feels welcomed in her home
• What does the phrase "with his former title greet Macbeth" indicate about Duncan's intentions towards Macbeth?


  Duncan intends to honor Macbeth with his previous title
• What does the statement "He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust" reveal about Duncan's feelings towards Macbeth?


  Duncan feels betrayed by Macbeth, whom he trusted completely
• How does the phrase "ironic as followed by 'enter Macbeth'" contribute to the understanding of the scene?


  It highlights the dramatic irony of Duncan's trust in Macbeth, who is plotting against him
• What does Duncan mean by "I have begun to plant thee, and will labour to make thee full of growing"?


  Duncan expresses his intention to nurture Macbeth's potential
• What does the phrase "his virtues will plead like angels" suggest about Duncan's view of Macbeth?


  Duncan believes Macbeth's good qualities will advocate for him
• How does the phrase "against the deep damnation of his taking off" reflect Duncan's feelings about murder?


  Duncan views murder as a grave sin that contradicts his virtues