Exploring the Character of Duncan in Macbeth
Delve into the character of Duncan in Shakespeare's Macbeth through key quotes and moments from Act 1, examining his trustworthiness, perception by other characters like Lady Macbeth, and the dramatic irony surrounding him. Discover insights into Duncan's nature and how Shakespeare skillfully portrays him in the play.
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The Character of Duncan Wednesday, 25 September 2024
We need to establish the character of Duncan Speaking aloud and in full sentences, answer the following questions using PEARL as much as possible. What do we learn about Duncan s character in the quotations below from 1.4? There's no art To find the mind's construction in the face: He was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust. (as an extension here, who is he talking about and why is this comment ironic?) My plenteous joys, Wanton in fulness, seek to hide themselves In drops of sorrow.
IRONY In 1.6 we see Dramatic Irony a situation when the audience knows more than the characters on stage. How do the following quotations show this and how does it affect our perception of Duncan and of Lady Macbeth? DUNCAN: This castle hath a pleasant seat; the air Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself Unto our gentle senses. See, see, our honour'd hostess! The love that follows us sometime is our trouble, Which still we thank as love. LADY MACBETH: In every point twice done and then done double Were poor and single business to contend Against those honours deep and broad wherewith Your majesty loads our house: All our service [15]
TASK How does Shakespeare present the character of Duncan in Act 1? 2 PEARL paragraphs Extension: 1 more paragraph using material which you have found for yourselves in Act 1.7. Look in Macbeth s opening soliloquy.
