A full essay plan on Kingship portrayed in Macbeth ( a vital theme) filled with quotes with analysis on words,techniques and context. It had a fully developed line of argument. This is a grade 8/9 essay plan which I used and it works!
Line of Argument: Shakespeare presents kingship in ‘Macbeth’ as a vital theme which
reinforces the belief in the divine rights of kings where Shakespeare contrast Macbeth and
Duncan’s reign: Duncan’s rightful reign was peaceful whilst Macbeth’s unlawful reign is
reflected in the overturned natural order.Shakespeare supposedly criticises King James I
and teaches him how to be a better king.
Quotes/Paragraphs= ‘’More is thy due than more than all can pay’’
metaphor shows how grateful Duncan feels toward Macbeth; in debt
‘’pay’’=in favour of Gunpowder plot compares Duncan to King James I
-context
‘’O full of scorpions is my mind’’
‘’scorpion’’=suggest hallucinations,creates downfall of hamartia
‘’Dwarfish thief in giant’s robes’’
Antithesis between dwarf and giant , motif robes are symbolic, wants to
wear armour so can be suitable in soldier’s role,can never fit to be a
king ,similar to James I history: English and Scottish history .
‘’And hold thee to my heart’’
phrenology,’’heart’’=vital organ emphasises love/care towards his
Kingdom.
Conclusion: Overall, kingship is presented as the rightful reign which can be ruined if the
wrong king rules the world. Shakespeare presents good kings as caring and fair whilst bad
kings are presented as devilish and ambitious for power;supposedly,advising King James I
how to be a better king.
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