king duncan

• "O valiant cousin! Worthy gentleman!"

  Act one scene two- shows the trust he puts in Macbeth, he is like family to him, gentleman means masculinity
• "I have begun to plant thee"

  Act one scene four- reference to Banquo and the seeds of time
• "(Titles) like stars, shall shine"

  Act one scene four- reference to stars hiding fires, godly from the sky
• "Fair and noble hostess, we are your guest tonight"


  Act one scene six- he puts complete trust in them