The divine right of kings says that a monarch is given the kingship because it is the will of God. King Duncan fulfilled the divine right of kings; he was meant to be on the throne, but Macbeth was not. Macbeth killed King Duncan, and was crowned king of Scotland. After he was placed on the throne, however, he began to be considered a “tyrant,” rather than a “king.” Before him, Duncan was always referred to as a “king” because of his loyalty to his country, and the order he brought to Scotland. On the contrary, Macbeth had a violent temper and a thirst for power: two characteristics of a tyrant. Macbeth brought chaos and danger to Scotland while he was king. He was not loyal to Scotland, as a good king should be, but loyal to himself and his own interests. When people began to notice the evil in Macbeth, they tried to take him off of the throne, and put a rightful king on, thus leading to the downfall and death of Macbeth.

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Duncan brought order, justice, and peace to Scotland.

Because of Macbeth's thirst for power, he murdered a great and noble king.