The William Shakespeare play ³Macbeth,² depicted Macbeth as a loyal subject of King Duncan and his homeland of Scotland. Duncan was so pleased with Macbethıs actions during the war that he was named the Thane of Cawdor, a title not far from king. Soon after, he wrote a letter to his wife that would make his future blood stained. Macbeth told her about the possibility of becoming king and in-turn hooked her on the idea. She then did everything in her power to give Macbeth the crown of Scotland.
Duncanıs gratitude for the deeds of Macbeth were displayed when Duncan announced, ³Would thou hadst less deserved, that the proportion both of thanks and payment might have been mine! Only I have left to say, more is thy due than more than all can pay. (p.34)² The last sentence of his quote said that he deserved more than everyone could have given him. Duncanıs thankfulness resulted in raising the title of Macbeth from Thane of Glamis to that of Cawdor. Only one title then......
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