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Q: What does Macbeth think as he anticipates the murder of Banquo?
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In Macbeth why does he murder banquo and duncan?

i think Macbeth wanted to be king. he couldn't though because king Duncan was. So Macbeth killed him. Then Banqou was suppose to be next to be kind, i believe. So he hired the revengers or avengers to murder him. Next was fleance. i don't know what happened to him.


What about Banquo makes Macbeth uncomfortable?

Macbeth is uncomfortable around Banquo because Banquo poses a threat to his power. Banquo knows about the prophecy that Macbeth will become king and that his descendants will inherit the throne. Macbeth also feels guilty for betraying Banquo by ordering his murder.


What positions within Duncan's army did Macbeth and Banquo hold?

I think they are both captains, S1A2, "Dismayed not this, our captains, Macbeth and Banquo?" Hope it helped.


What does lennox think about Macbeth and fleance and Duncan's sons?

Lennox notes that Malcolm and Donalbain have been accused of Duncan's murder and Fleance has been accused of Banquo's. However, he intimates that if either of them were in Macbeth's control, they would find out what it means to be murdered.


What details does Macbeth learn regarding banquo's plan for the afternoon?

Banquo: I dreamt last night of the three weird sisters. To you they have shown some truth. Macbeth: I think not of them.


Why is Macbeth involved in an external conflict with banquo?

Macbeth is involved in an external conflict with Banquo because Banquo poses a threat to Macbeth's position as king. Banquo's descendants are prophesied to inherit the throne, which leads Macbeth to see him as a rival. Macbeth's ambition and paranoia drive him to eliminate anyone who could challenge his power, including Banquo.


Why do you think Macbeth sent a 3rd murderer to kill banquo?

TO make sure that it was carried through. Some even think that the third murderer was Macbeth


Macbeth says that he does not think of the witches but he contradicts himself How?

MacBeth tells Banquo that he had not been thinking of the witches after Banquo says he, himself, has. Banquo is thinking about the predictions and MacBeth becoming Thane of Cawdor fulfilling one of the prophesies. This occurs after MacBeth is set on killing Duncan, the king. He is trying to hide his guilt even before he is truly guilty.


What are the main scenes in Macbeth?

Some main scenes in "Macbeth" include the witches' prophecy in Act 1, Lady Macbeth's manipulation of Macbeth in Act 1, Macbeth's hallucinations of Banquo's ghost in Act 3, and the final battle scene in Act 5.


What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?

Macbeth attempts to act casual about the witches prophecies and lies to Banquo when he tells him he doesn't think about the prediction at all. In actuality, not only is it on his mind, but he is planning to kill Duncan to make the prophecy come true.


What reason does Macbeth give for ordering the murder of Banquo and his son?

He wants to prevent Banquo's son from becoming king as the witches predicted (Apex)


Who does Macbeth murder first?

King duncan? i think