Edward II

Throughout the entire play we have this general sense of pity for King Edward. He is not considered a sufficient King in any manner however, you just can't help to feel sorry for him. Perhaps it is because for most of the play everyone around him is plotting against him. Whether it be his wife who leaves for France, or Mortimer who uses his position in his favor. We tend to look at this King as this weak character who can't seem to show any authority but at the same time he is still King. He can easily relinquish any power given to his noblemen. Mortimer seems to always have this idea fresh in his mind. I found Edward III's character to be shockingly authoritative. When first introduced to this young character I immediately thought he would succumb to his mother's wishes. The moment he realized that his mother could have been apart of his father's murder, he sent her to the Tower. It was as if the moment he was put into office, he instantly gained maturity. In class we contrasted this to Queen Elizabeth and her introduction to the thrown. Overall, I enjoyed the play, it was comprehendable but at the same time needed a bit of extra attention to fully grasp what Marlowe was saying.