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Text	Development of Abuse and Power and Kingship The idea of kingship and what it takes to be king is introduced as soon as the Witches give their prophecy to Macbeth. Kingship can be seen as the destination or goal of all the action in the play. The political action surrounding the monarchy is an allegory for Britain’s own history and current climate. Kingship is associated with violence and chaos, but also order and justice. It all depends on who is in charge}}. It could be argued that who is king isn’t relevant to the main purpose of the play’s plot. It is the {{c4::push and pull for power between opposing sides that drives the plot forward. In the play, Shakespeare presents us with four examples of kings: Duncan, Macbeth, Malcolm, and Edward of England. We never see Edward in person, but we hear of his virtues and how he heals the sick in his own country. He also kindly offers an army to help overthrow Macbeth. The chaos and unrest of Scotland therefore unfolds in the foreground of England’s stable peace. To a certain degree, each king is an archetype of a certain kind of ruler. Shakespeare’s messages about kingship are as evident in the differences between them as they are in the actions of the kings themselves. For example, Malcolm’s wariness has more successful results than his father’s gullibility, while Macbeth’s “butcher” persona breeds a different atmosphere to Edward’s merciful healing.

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Development of Abuse and Power and Kingship

The idea of kingship and what it takes to be king is introduced as soon as the Witches give their prophecy to Macbeth. Kingship can be seen as the destination or goal of all the action in the play.

The political action surrounding the monarchy is an allegory for Britain’s own history and current climate. Kingship is associated with violence and chaos, but also order and justice. It all depends on who is in charge}}. It could be argued that who is king isn’t relevant to the main purpose of the play’s plot. It is the {{c4::push and pull for power between opposing sides that drives the plot forward.

In the play, Shakespeare presents us
with four examples of kings: Duncan,
Macbeth, Malcolm, and Edward of England. We never see Edward in person, but we hear of his virtues and how he heals the sick in his own country. He also kindly offers an army to
help overthrow Macbeth.

The chaos and unrest of Scotland therefore unfolds in the foreground of England’s stable peace. To a certain degree, each king is an archetype of a certain kind of ruler.
Shakespeare’s messages about kingship are as evident in the differences between them as they are in the actions of the kings themselves. For example, Malcolm’s wariness has more successful results than his father’s gullibility, while Macbeth’s “butcher” persona breeds a different atmosphere to Edward’s merciful healing.

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