Duncan: King of Scotland and Victim of Regicide
First, go to the link below to reread specific scenes of Duncan. After you have reread them, answer these questions. The specific questions need to be typed and handed in to me. The big question should be posted on the blog. Remember, you are Duncan, so your voice should reflect that. Defend your choices as if you were the benevolent King of Scotland.
Macbeth Text
Act One Scene Two
~What kind of leader is Duncan? Is he brutal and despotic, or fair and understanding?
~What is his opinion of Macbeth and Banquo?
Video Act One
Act One Scene Four
~How does Duncan deal with traitors?
~What announcement does Duncan make? How does it affect Macbeth and thus Duncan himself?
Act One Scene Six
~How is Duncan feeling when he arrives at Macbeth's?
~What is his relationship with Lady Macbeth like?
~Why do you think Duncan was so trusting of Macbeth?
Now that you have entered the mind of King Duncan go to the blog and make your argument. Is he a victim of Fate or Folly? Was he destined to be murdered by Macbeth, or was he a victim of Macbeth's will to become king?
