ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Duncan – King of Scotland 1034 – 40 His cousin MacBeth, chief of the northern Scots, also had a claim to the throne through his mother. MacBeth formed an alliance with his cousin the Earl of Orkney, and they defeated and killed Duncan near Elgin in 1040.

Detailed explanation-2: -He trusts Macbeth and all of his loyal men, and makes Macbeth Thane of Cawdor in gratitude for his service in the battle. He is presented as a good king, not least by Macbeth, who initially seems reluctant to kill him. With his death Scotland descends into chaos and tyranny under Macbeth.

Detailed explanation-3: -King Duncan is described as a kind and generous man who is respected by many of the people in Scotland. King Duncan puts the needs of his country above his own needs and tries to provide unity in the kingdom.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although his innocence and willingness to give away his trust could be in some ways endearing, King Duncan’s naivety is a major flaw in his personality. People he trusts fully turn out to be villains and deceive him, yet he does not learn from his repeated mistakes.