Duncan Fair Ruler Shakespeare Shows Governs C4/Fairly Country

Shakespeare shows how Duncan governs {{c4::fairly to do what is best for his country.}}

Duncan rewards those who do good, telling Macbeth "{{c5::More is thy due than more than all can pay" (1.4)}}

Duncan {{c6::punishes traitors, ordering the execution of the Thane of Cawdore for his acts of treason: "Go pronounce his present death / And with his former titler greet Macbeth," (1.2)}}

This exchange of {{c10::"title[s]" at the beginning of the play presents the audience with a country that is stable and balanced.Duncan's court apeears to be the pinnacle of justice. However, this scene also foreshadows Macbeth's betrayal.}}