duncan

• Who is Duncan in Shakespeare's play Macbeth?

  The rightful King of Scotland
• Why is Duncan murdered by Macbeth?

  For his throne
• How is Duncan perceived by other characters in the play?

  As noble and respected
• In which acts does Duncan speak in the play?

  Only in Act 1
• What does Duncan's character symbolize in the play?

  Legitimacy and moral governance
• What are the key traits of Duncan's character?

  • Honourable and noble
  • Trusting and somewhat naive
  • Humble despite royal status
  • A rightful, legitimate king
• How does Duncan's language reflect his character?

  It is elevated and poetic
• What poetic form does Duncan use in his speech?

  Iambic pentameter
• What does Duncan's use of superlatives indicate about him?

  His trusting nature
• What is the significance of Duncan's trust in Macbeth?

  It leads to his tragic downfall
• How does Duncan's language connect him to nature?

  Through natural imagery and figurative language
• What does dramatic irony reveal about Duncan's character?

  His vulnerability and naivety
• What does Duncan's murder symbolize in the play?

  Chaos and horror
• What are the key moments in Duncan's character development?

  1. Praise of Macbeth’s bravery
  2. Naming Malcolm as heir
  3. Arrival at Macbeth’s castle
  4. Discovery of his murder
• How does Duncan's naming of Malcolm as heir foreshadow events?

  It foreshadows Macbeth's disturbance of order
• How is Duncan portrayed in terms of age?

  As quite elderly
• What does Duncan's portrayal as a vulnerable monarch suggest?

  His innocence and holiness
• How does the audience react to Duncan's murder?

  With horror at the sacrilege
• What themes are associated with Duncan's character?

  • Divine Right of Kings
  • Succession and legitimacy
  • Vulnerability of monarchs
  • Fear of rebellion