"Macbeth" Historical Context: Divine Right of Kings 馃ご GCSE English Literature Learning & Revision
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In this episode, we鈥檒l explore the concept of the Divine Right of Kings, a 17th-century belief that monarchs were chosen by God and answerable only to Him. We鈥檒l discuss how this doctrine framed any attempt to overthrow a king as a sacrilegious act. Then, we鈥檒l examine its relevance in Macbeth, where King Duncan鈥檚 rightful rule is disrupted by Macbeth鈥檚 ambition. Finally, we鈥檒l analyze how Macbeth鈥檚 downfall restores the natural order, reinforcing the idea that defying God鈥檚 will leads to inevitable punishment鈥攁n idea that would have resonated deeply with early modern audiences.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.鈦燙lick here to see all of our GCSE English Lit content!