A-Level Essay On Malcolm, After Macbeth For Free Use

Surely, I thought it would be far easier to take-up the title and influence as King of Scotland; after all it would not be so very difficult to take the throne after a king whose mind was compromised, a tyrant at best who was guided by ambition and the fear of the prophecy that he was determined to never let come to pass. They looked at me with fear at first, but now I see hope, even in the eyes of the most impoverished; those who have lost the most. Already I have made plans to undo the damage that Macbeth has done and those plans are already implemented. The people must be secured, so many have lost loved ones; dying bloody deaths because of Macbeth. He did not love Scotland, he did not deserve to rule this land, but I can. I am the only rightful King as the son of Duncan. Macbeth was a usurper. However, I see now it will not be easy. I had hoped to ease, appease and empower the thanes by granting the titles of Britain, titles of great respect. However, so long they have been in the court and whim of an unfit king; they are not quick to trust new leadership blindly. The challenges need to be addressed and already I am beginning to face those challenges and take steps toward a rejuvenated Scotland.
Macbeth’s fears of losing his power only drive him madder. A madness that led him to mistreat, prosecute and damage Scotland’s people. The people were living in fear that his paranoia would lead to their suffering. Not I. No, the people have seen that I am a different ruler, a true ruler; my father’s son. They see me and do not fear me, but respect me. I am restoring the faith of the people in their nobility’s ability to rule. Some people are calling me a hero of Scotland, but I am no hero. I did not slay Macbeth and claim his head, Macduff did the deed. He is the hero who brought down the wrongful King. There are some people who look to me as a savior; I have heard them say it. Perhaps that is a better term than hero. My father ruled with honor and integrity, I shall do the same. I wish to improve the relationship with the people that Macbeth squandered and alienated. Unity, under one King, is what is best for Scotland.
There are too many widows and orphans left behind in his wake. I will see them fed and cared for; already easements have been made to the people and more will come in the future. Strength, honor, benevolence has been and remains the goals of this rule and already I am seeing changes. Order is slowing, but surely returning. Freed from the chaos of Macbeth, his Queen and his shameful reign, the people are beginning to flourish again. It may take far more time than anticipated, but I believe that in the years of my rule, at the end they will praise my actions today, tomorrow and throughout the years. My father was a good King; I strive to be the same. I am seeing peace overcoming the land; an end of disputes, discords and “bad blood” that has was allowed to continue under Macbeth’s unjust reign. I am no usurper to the throne and I will serve Scotland as my father did. With a proper ruler on the throne the future of Scotland is bright.