How does Gaveston And Edward Set The Tone of The Play?
In the beginning of the play 'Edward II', a letter is being read by Gaveston. The letter is from 'The King'. The letter seems quite romantic and amorous but from reading Gavestons response, to whom the letter was to, it becomes apparent that Gaveston could use this whole scenario to his advantage. "What greater bliss can hap to Gaveston, than live and be the favourite of a king". The fact that Gaveston says "a king" and not Edward makes it seem as though he simply wants to use Edward to gain material possessions from being the "favourite of a king". Edward mentions "And share the kingdom with thy dearest friend" which in a sense indicates that Edward is himself willing to give up some of his power to Gaveston and from what I have mentioned Gaveston is well aware of this and wants to seize the opportunity of gaining power. From the first speech Gaveston says it does become quite obvious that Gaveston is out to gain as much as he possibly can and it also is apparent that Edward is wiling to give up what he has for Gaveston. The king is the most powerful person in the country - but if only he rules the country properly, that us something Edward fails to do. King is meant to rule his kingdom yet he is will
This is something the lords and nobles themselves will not be happy with, as Gaveston believes he is superior to them. The king would probably listen to the lords and nobles if Gaveston was not around and that is what the lords and nobles want but since he is the lords and nobles want him out of the picture. They are there to advise the kind when he most needs it. The lords and nobles do have more power than he does but he still swears the death of them. When he realises the king is interested in him he begins showering the king with gifts. This is odd as Gaveston is not superior to the lords or nobles but he believes he is simple because he is the kings favourite. Gaveston knows that the more he showers the king with gifts and love the more power he will gain. Gaveston believes he is superior the lords but the lords know he isn't. Gaveston has no experience in these matters but still sees fit to advise the king and since the king loves him he decides to take his advice, which in a sense is wrong because Gaveston says the opposite of what the lords and nobles advise. At the same time Gavestons status seems to go up as the king listens to everything he says. Gaveston has no power but swears the death of the lords and nobles. "My lord why do you thus incense your peers that will naturally love and honour you". Anyone of lower status than the lords and nobles is expected to bow to the lords and nobles. Edward isn't a good king if he isn't willing to make the right decisions.
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