Duncan's Loyalty In Macbeth Act 1

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In William Shakespeare Macbeth, Act 1, Scene, the characters that are in this scene is King Duncan, Macbeth, Malcolm, Donalbain, Lennox, with Attendants, meeting a bleeding Captain. King Duncan inform Macbeth mastered the battle with Macdonwald. King Duncan is very proud of Macbeth since it was a difficult battle, “ As two spent swimmers that do cling together, and choke their art” ( 1.2.9). Macbeth reveals to the King how strong he is and protect Duncan, proving to him that he is loyal. However, Macbeth and King Duncan are cousins, Macbeth hopes to be Thane of Cawdor, “ O valiant cousin, worthy gentleman!” ( 1.2.9). This scene shows Macbeth being loyal to his King at Health in Scotland. On my slide, the photo display everyone standing and

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