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Kiley S. and Mollie B.

Who in history is similar to Duncan?


 * Due to Their Trust, They Both Bit the Dust (Clever title!)**

__ Macbeth __ ’s Duncan is comparable to [|John F. Kennedy]. Similar to Duncan, JFK was also an admirable leader who was assassinated before his time. Duncan was a well liked leader who protected his country with all of his might. He had a very strong and loyal following of subjects and was very trusting. John F. Kennedy was also loyal to his country up until his presidential candidacy and continued to help the United States from the time he was elected president until his assassination. His fresh new attributes that he brought to the White House gained him the support of many **** and in turn he placed a lot of trust in the citizens of the country.

In __Macbeth__, Duncan is clearly a fierce protector of his country. He rewards and cares for his army and anyone who acts in a heroic or courageous way and punishes traitors that pose threats to his kingdom. Duncan’s views are clearly exhibited when he handles the situation with the traitorous Thane of Cawdor. “No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive / Our bosom interest: go pronounce his present death, / And with his former title greet Macbeth” (1.2. 63-65). John F. Kennedy also exemplified ambitions and strategies to protect his country at all costs. Prior to his presidency, JFK served in the United States Navy and fought in World War II and even helped to [|rescue] other men after a dangerous accident. After being elected, JFK worked on various initiatives to help the country economically, socially and defensively. The Bay of Pigs was unfortunately a fiasco; however**** it was a very brave attempt to protect his country. During the time that Kennedy was in office, there was a lot of racial tension which the Kennedy family is famous for trying to help. The actions of Kennedy are not completely parallel to those of Duncan, but it is very obvious that both men were loyal to their country and would do whatever was necessary to help their people. **(Excellent analysis)** Both Duncan and Kennedy were assassinated**** which was extremely tragic due to the fact that both men were beloved leaders. Even Macbeth shows remorse and sadness at the fact that he murders Duncan. **(use a colon here instead of a period)** …Besides, this Duncan Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been So clear in his great office, that his virtues Will plead like angels trumpet-tongued against The deep damnation of his taking-off; And pity, like a naked newborn babe, Striding the blast, or heaven’s cherubin horsed Upon the sightless couriers of the air, Shall blow the horrid deed in every eye, That tears shall drown the wind. (1.7. 16-25) Clearly, even though Macbeth is plotting to murder Duncan in just a few moments, he knows the tragedy of his deed. All of the kingdom will be sad to lose such an amazing leader. Similarly, JFK was quite the beloved leader. He brought a fresh new outlook to the White House thanks to his youth, **(Run-on sentence)** he helped with Civil Rights, eased tensions in the Cold War and had many plans that unfortunately he never got a chance to carry out. When Duncan is murdered, the entire country of Scotland experiences odd occurrences symbolizing the horror of what has happened, and the assassination of John F. Kennedy left to **(delete "to" here)** a state of hysteria and insecurity within the United States as well.

Not only were Duncan and JFK similar leaders, but their deaths share similarities. Both men were [|too trusting] of others. These similarities are due to the fact that both men were extremely trusting to a fault. Duncan was murdered in his sleep while staying at Macbeth’s castle. He thought that this would surely be a safe place to stay. Macbeth was to be named Thane of Cawdor after helping to capture the previous and traitorous Thane. It was to be a peaceful and joyous time, but Macbeth became power hungry and ruthless in his attempt to become king. When Kennedy was shot, he was in the middle of Dallas, Texas in a motorcade. His reason for being in Dallas was to help promote harmony and hopefully help his campaign for the 1964 presidential campaign. Although the president usually travels in a heavily protective vehicle, Kennedy trusted the public so much that he insisted on riding in a convertible so that he would be able to connect with everyone. Because of his overly trusting ways, Kennedy was killed that day. If both men were more cautious, their premature deaths would not have occurred. **(excellent comparison)**

John F. Kennedy is an excellent and more modern example of Duncan in __Macbeth__. As mentioned, both were loyal to their countries, loved by their “followers”, and trusting. Both were also brutally murdered before their time. Their deaths led to frenetic **(good word)** behaviors and left their countries in chaos. Their **(There)** is no doubt that both assassinations were total travesties and were acts of wicked men.

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