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Text	Fair Shakespeare shows how Duncan governs fairly to do what is best for his country. He rewards those who do good, telling Macbeth, {{c3::"*More is thy due than more than all can pay," (1.4)* At the same time, he punishes traitors, ordering the execution of the Thane of Cawdor for his acts of treason: "Go pronounce his present death / And with his former title greet Macbeth," (1.2)}} This exchange of "title[s]" at the beginning of the play presents the audience with a country that is stable and balanced. Duncan's court appears to be the pinnacle of justice. However, this scene foreshadows Macbeth's betrayal.

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Shakespeare shows how Duncan governs fairly to do what is best for his country.

He rewards those who do good, telling Macbeth, {{c3::"More is thy due than more than all can pay," (1.4)

At the same time, he punishes traitors, ordering the execution of the Thane of Cawdor for his acts of treason: "Go pronounce his present death / And with his former title greet Macbeth," (1.2)}}

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

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