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Where do the murderers accost Banquo and Fleance?
In the Shakespearean play, Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] interviewed two murderers about the killing of Banquo and Fleance. He wanted the murder done away from his palace at Forres. The two murderers met up with a third that Macbeth apparently had hired separately. The three waited in the park near the palace at Forres. In that park, they succeeded in killing Banquo. But Banquo's son Fleance managed to escape.
Who kills Banquo in the play?
Macbeth kills Banquo in the play and then Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth.
Was the king's death before Banquo's death?
Yes, the King's death took place before Banquo's did. In Act 2 Scene 2 of the Shakespearean play, Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] stabbed King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] and his two royal guards to death. In Act 3 Scene 3, the three murderous thugs carried out Macbeth's orders to slit Banquo's throat.
Who do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth kill in the play?
The Macbeth family victim list is: King Duncan, his two chamberlains, Macbeth's fellow general Banquo, Lady Macduff and her children. Eventually Lady Macbeth kills herself. Macbeth also kills young Siward towards the end and McDonald along with young siward during the battle when the forest "walks" up to the castle. the above is not exactly true - Macbeth kills - the traitorous Macdonwald, (mentioned in 1.2). Duncan, his two sleeping chamberlains, and young Siward. That's it. He hires murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance (they only get Banquo), as well as to kill Macduff and his family (they only get her son, and presumably, Lady Macduff - but in the text she exits before being killed) There is no evidence that Lady Macbeth kills herself, other than a line that she "tis thought, by self and violent hands took off her life"
How many murderers attack Banquo and his son?
Macbeth only hired 2 murderers to attack Banquo and his son, but there ended up being 3 murderers.
Why doesn't Banquo tell everyone that he strongly suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan?
Banquo probably doen't know for sure about how Macbeth is planning on killing Duncan so he can become king. Even if Banquo did know, he is a very loyal friend to Macbeth and will keep all of his suspicions to himself. Which is ironic, because Mabeth ends up hiring murderers to kill Banquo, which goes to show you that Macbeth really isn't that loyal.
What is wrong with her hands What theme does this reinforce?
She tries to wipe imaginary blood off her hands and she relives killing Duncan and Banquo.
What does thte final scene reveal about the opposition to Macbeth?
Both Lennox and the lord he is speaking with suspect Macbeth of killing Duncan and Banquo
Who shows more loyalty to Duncan in Act two Macduff or Banquo?
Banquo shows more loyalty to Duncan in Act two. Macduff, while loyal to Duncan, is not present in Act two as he is unaware of Duncan's murder. Banquo, on the other hand, expresses loyalty and concern for Duncan's safety when he expresses his hope that the King has had a pleasant journey to Macbeth's castle.
Why does Macbeth worry that he has killed Duncan more for Banquo and sake than for his own?
Macbeth worries that he has sacrificed his own wellbeing by killing Duncan in order to secure power for Banquo's descendants. This is because the prophecies he received from the witches suggest that Banquo's lineage will inherit the throne, so Macbeth believes that he has acted against his own interests in the long run.
What announcement does King Duncan make after he Macbeth and Banquo exchange their warm greetings?
After Macbeth, Banquo, and King Duncan exchange warm greetings, King Duncan announce Malcom as the Prince of Cumberland.
Who does Banquo have most allegiance to?
Banquo's primary allegiance is to King Duncan, as he is a loyal and trusted friend to the king. Banquo's loyalty to Duncan is demonstrated when he fights alongside him in battle and remains faithful even when tempted by the witches' prophecies.
What was Banquo's reaction to Duncan's death?
Banquo was shocked and suspicious about Duncan's death, feeling uneasy about the circumstances surrounding it. He expressed concern about the possible intentions of Macbeth and questioned the sudden turn of events.
Compare and contrast the murders of banquo and duncan?
In Macbeth," the murders of Banquo and Duncan reflect the changes in Macbeth's status. While he had to be pushed by his wife to kill Duncan himself, in the case of Banquo, he hires murderers to do the job since he is now in a position where he wants to be as far away from dirty deeds as he can get.
What English king did Shakespeare intend to honor by writing Macbeth?
According to kermode, what reason does Macbeth provide for killing duncan
Why did Macbeth say that he had already talked to the murderers?
He is already guilty enough from killing Duncan and doesn't want to have more guilt by killing his friend Banquo. he think that the murderers would tell others that macbeth is the one who kill people
Does Macbeth hug king duncan in scene 4?
No, King Duncan hugged Banquo, because he says "Let me enfold thee in my arms" to Banquo. But it's really up to the director if he or she wants Macbeth to hug Duncan also.
