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Core Belief
"Believes in the divine right of kings, the importance of loyalty, and the power of goodness to inspire and maintain order. He trusts in the inherent goodness of people."
Worldview
Sees the world as a hierarchical order ordained by God, where everyone has a place and a duty to fulfill. He believes in the power of virtue and justice to create a harmonious society.
Personality
Duncan is portrayed as a kind, trusting, and virtuous ruler. He is respected by his subjects and values loyalty and bravery. However, his trusting nature makes him vulnerable to deception.
In Their Own Words
"O valiant cousin! worthy gentleman!"
"There’s no art To find the mind’s construction in the face: He was a gentleman on whom I built An absolute trust."
"Welcome hither: I have begun to plant thee, and will labour To make thee full of growing."
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