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"Just as Macbeth serves as a model of evil kingship, so Duncan is a model of a good King."
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"He is shown as a dignified and gentle ruler, who seeks to reward those who have been loyal to him."
"*(See I,ii & iv)"
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"His faults (if they are faults), are over-generosity and a too-trusting nature."
"He lavishes praise on Macbeth, with the words"
"*More is thy due.."
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"Unfortunately, it seems Macbeth agrees and helps himself!"
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"Exam questions sometimes centre on Duncan's mildness, and ask whether he contributed to his own downfall by being too trusting and too nice."
"However, Macbeth takes Duncan's virtues into considerations as arguments against continuing with the plot."
"*...his virtues / Will plead like angels trumpet-tongued against / The deep damnation of his taking-off. I,vii,18-20"
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"In any case, Duncan shows he can act firmly and decisively when the need arises, as when he orders the execution of the first Thane of Cawdor."