Poetry · Character
King Duncan
A character from Macbeth, referenced in the poems.
minor
Also known as McBeth, good King Duncan
First appearance: reminiscences
King Duncan shows up with force in Masonic Lines Read at a Banquet. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as King Solomon, the great builder who won the greatest honor.
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In Masonic Lines Read at a Banquet: Mentioned as King Solomon, the great builder who won the greatest honor. Later, in Tercentenary Ode on…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Diverse referenced characters
- Addressed and young characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the boy’s childish joy and naive belief that he can see Ameri…
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