Macbeth
Who is Duncan?
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Jill W
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Duncan, the King of Scotland, is said by Macbeth to be virtuous and meek in his conduct in office and in his bearing. He seems to be regarded as a good king and, on the battlefield, he appears to be a competent leader who confronts both a rebellion and an invasion. He announces hison Malcolm as the prince of Cum berland, the next in line to the Scottish throne. Duncan does not seem to be a particularly good judge of character, since he misjudged both the former thane of Cawdor and his designated replacement, Macbeth who murders Duncan in his sleep.
Macbeth