Lauren makes a very good point of how Edward "maimed" England and is still carrying out personal vendettas. Edward does, however, start to actually act like a king. He no longer is persuaded by the barons, and he makes his own decisions. After revenging Gaveston, Edward will have to turn to something or someone else. Hopefully, after the deaths of his killers, the King will turn and start playing an active role in the progression of his kingdom (although I seriously doubt this).
Back to Lauren's comment, I do wonder if Mortimer is lusting for power or if he just cares for his country. He speaks directly to the country and how Edward is killing it. I personally think that Mortimer maybe expressing his opinion about the actions taken by the King, and not trying to undermine the king and move up in power/ranking (given he is now a captive of Edward).
Conversation Piece - Monday, December 8, 2008
"Oh, come not near me, sir; I shall defile you.
I am that of your blood was taken from you
For your better health. Look no more upon't
But cast it to the ground regardlessly;
Let the common sewer take it from distinction.
Beneath the stars, upon yon meteor
Ever hung my fate, 'mongst things corruptible;
I ne'er could pluck it from him. My loathing
Was prophet to the rest, bu ne'er believed;
Mine honor fell with him, and now my life."
(The Changeling V.iii.158-67)
I am that of your blood was taken from you
For your better health. Look no more upon't
But cast it to the ground regardlessly;
Let the common sewer take it from distinction.
Beneath the stars, upon yon meteor
Ever hung my fate, 'mongst things corruptible;
I ne'er could pluck it from him. My loathing
Was prophet to the rest, bu ne'er believed;
Mine honor fell with him, and now my life."
(The Changeling V.iii.158-67)
