King Essays

King Tutankhamun was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt at 9 years old. He was buried in the valley of kings, located in Thebes. Tutankhamun and his tomb were studied by various number of historians, such as Howard Carter. He wasn’t

A cold mist had settled above the woods as the first frost of winter took its hold. It was whilst the shimmering light of the moon gazed upon the forest, when each leaf was taken and a layer of shimmer

Shakespeare’s MacBeth is a story of a hero turned villain and I will be analysing the events and circumstances in which this tremendous change of character happens and whether MacBeth is to blame or if he is a victim of

It is without question true that the death of King Duncan in the physical aspect is Macbeth’s fault, and he in fact can be deemed fully responsible. However this particular question poses one of many different replies that all intertwine

In Act4 Scene3, Malcolm identifies “the King becoming graces”, a list of qualities desirable in a good king. With close references to the text discuss the examples of good kings as depicted by Duncan, Malcolm and Edward the confessor? In

In many cases, murders have only one sole guilty party onto whom the responsibility for their crimes must be placed. Quite often, this is bestowed upon the character who administers the fatal blow. However in the case of plays, such

Act 1 Scene 1 is a very short scene, long enough to awaken curiosity, yet not long enough to fulfil it. The first thing we notice is that we are introduced to a meeting amongst three witches that is coming

Historically Duncan was a weak King. To what extent do you think he is a good king or an ineffective king in Shakespeare’s presentation of him in Macbeth? In your answer you must consider: – His personal qualities and whether

Richard III is one of the most controversial monarchs who history has seen fit to label a monstrous villain. Most of this is due to Shakespeare’s play ‘Richard III’ who portrayed him as evil personified as well as the Tudor

William Pitt the Younger is generally regarded as a great Prime Minister lasting for 17 years. He could be seen as the dominant force in British politics at that time, a clear minded person and a good tidier upper. To