In "The Tragedy of Macbeth, consider the description of Edward, the English king, in lines 146-159 of Scene 3, Act 4. Why is this passage included in the play?

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Saul

8 April, 06:57

In "The Tragedy of Macbeth, consider the description of Edward, the English king, in lines 146-159 of Scene 3, Act 4. Why is this passage included in the play?

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Robert Hardin · Answer 1

King Edward is described in a way that shows he is very different from Macbeth. Macbeth has been a bad leader for Scotland and his rule has been bloody and the people are hurting. It is included to show that the way Macbeth is ruling is not a way that is good for the people and will not last. Someone will try to remove him because of his bloody rule.