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Why does macbeth hire murderers to kill banquo and fleance?
Macbeth hires the murderers to kill Banquo for two reasons. Banquo is the only person, besides Macbeth's wife, who knows about the witches' prophecies, which means that he may suspect that Macbeth killed Duncan in order to fulfill their prophecy and become King. Secondly, Banquo is prophesied to become the father of kings, which means that it will be his ancestors, not Macbeth's, who will inherit the throne. By killing Banquo, Macbeth hopes to prevent this prophecy from coming true.
In the soliloquy that opens scene 1 what does banquo reveal that he knows about Macbeth what does Banquo decide to do?
That his crown will not go to his decedents, but instead will give his crown to Banquo's sons and grandsons. Banquo decides to go to the ceremonial banquet.
Why does Macbeth fear banquo and feel threaten by his being?
No logical reason, but then fear is not a logical thing. Although Macbeth says, "My fears in Banquo stick deep," he is not totally clear about why he is afraid of him. Most likely, he is afraid that Banquo knows too much about him, knows what the witches said to him and how troubled he was by it, and as a result may suspect Macbeth of murdering Duncan. He is also annoyed by the prophecy of the "fruitless crown" and the prophecy that Banquo will be the father to kings. To prevent this, Macbeth would have to kill not only Fleance but also Banquo, to prevent Banquo from fathering more children. This prophecy does not threaten Macbeth, yet he feels threatened by it. All of this makes the ball of anxiety which he feels because of the murder focus irrationally on Banquo.
Describe Macbeth's first meeting with the witches?
The first meeting of Macbeth and the three witches serve as an important element for the play and it is from there that Macbeth's decline starts.In fact the third prophecy acts as an instigator for Macbeth and that leads to his downfall.The super hero Macbeth turns into a weakling only after this.It is here that the seeds of overambition gets hold of Macbeth.Had it not been for this meeting Macbeth itself wont be thereIn Shakespeare's Macbeth, the meeting between Macbeth and the three witches serves as the catalyst for the drama. The witches introduce the idea of his being king to Macbeth, or at least make the idea concrete for him. They put fate or destiny on his side.In other words, it is possible that Macbeth had entertained thoughts of being king before he meets the witches. It may even be likely, though there is no concrete or absolute evidence of this. But the witches give him corroboration for his thoughts, if he was having them, and, more importantly, tell him that it is his destiny to be king. That's all Macbeth, and his wife, for that matter, need to begin devising a plan and putting it into action. And this plan, of course, involves killing the present king.The meeting, in foul weather and filled with mysteries (the weird sisters seem to vanish, for example), also furthers the themes of appearance and reality and fair and foul. Throughout the play, people and circumstances are often not as they seem. The theme of the supernatural is also furthered.The problem Macbeth has throughout the play with Banquo is developed here, too--since Banquo is present, he knows the predictions made by the witches, and will therefore naturally suspect Macbeth of treachery when Duncan is killed. And Macbeth knows it. This makes Banquo a threat to him, which will lead Macbeth to order his killing, which leads more and more people to suspect Macbeth.
What does Macbeth's decision to have banquo and his son murdered reveal about Macbeth's character?
(Apex Learning) That he has become more comfortable with killing in order to keep his throne.
How and why dies Macbeth try to bribe banquo?
Macbeth tries to bribe Banquo by hiring two murderers to kill him. He does this because Banquo knows about the witches' prophecies and could pose a threat to Macbeth's throne since they foretold that Banquo's descendants would be kings. By eliminating Banquo, Macbeth hopes to secure his own power and prevent any challenges to his reign.
Why does macbeth hire murderers to kill banquo and fleance?
Macbeth hires the murderers to kill Banquo for two reasons. Banquo is the only person, besides Macbeth's wife, who knows about the witches' prophecies, which means that he may suspect that Macbeth killed Duncan in order to fulfill their prophecy and become King. Secondly, Banquo is prophesied to become the father of kings, which means that it will be his ancestors, not Macbeth's, who will inherit the throne. By killing Banquo, Macbeth hopes to prevent this prophecy from coming true.
What is Banquos opinion of what has happened?
Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth's actions and the witches' prophecies, believing that Macbeth may have achieved his newfound power through foul means. Banquo also fears for his own safety and the safety of his descendants, as he knows that Macbeth is ruthless and willing to do anything to maintain his position.
In the soliloquy that opens scene 1 what does banquo reveal that he knows about Macbeth what does Banquo decide to do?
That his crown will not go to his decedents, but instead will give his crown to Banquo's sons and grandsons. Banquo decides to go to the ceremonial banquet.
How is banquo a threat to Macbeth?
The witches prophesized that a long line of Banquo's sons will succeed Macbeth in the throne. Macbeth therefore knows that he will not be king forever/his ruling will stop after himself, so he feels that Banquo is a threat.
How does macbeth use dramatic irony to comment on banquo's fate?
In "Macbeth," Shakespeare uses dramatic irony to comment on Banquo's fate by having Banquo unknowingly bring up the witches' prophecy about himself and Macbeth. The audience is aware of the prophecy that Banquo's descendants will be kings, while Banquo himself remains oblivious to this and trusts Macbeth. This creates tension and highlights the contrast between Banquo's innocence and Macbeth's ambition.
What threat is banquo to Macbeth?
No logical reason, but then fear is not a logical thing. Although Macbeth says, "My fears in Banquo stick deep," he is not totally clear about why he is afraid of him. Most likely, he is afraid that Banquo knows too much about him, knows what the witches said to him and how troubled he was by it, and as a result may suspect Macbeth of murdering Duncan. He is also annoyed by the prophecy of the "fruitless crown" and the prophecy that Banquo will be the father to kings. To prevent this, Macbeth would have to kill not only Fleance but also Banquo, to prevent Banquo from fathering more children. This prophecy does not threaten Macbeth, yet he feels threatened by it. All of this makes the ball of anxiety which he feels because of the murder focus irrationally on Banquo.
Why does Macbeth fear banquo and feel threaten by his being?
No logical reason, but then fear is not a logical thing. Although Macbeth says, "My fears in Banquo stick deep," he is not totally clear about why he is afraid of him. Most likely, he is afraid that Banquo knows too much about him, knows what the witches said to him and how troubled he was by it, and as a result may suspect Macbeth of murdering Duncan. He is also annoyed by the prophecy of the "fruitless crown" and the prophecy that Banquo will be the father to kings. To prevent this, Macbeth would have to kill not only Fleance but also Banquo, to prevent Banquo from fathering more children. This prophecy does not threaten Macbeth, yet he feels threatened by it. All of this makes the ball of anxiety which he feels because of the murder focus irrationally on Banquo.
What is Macbeths motive for having banquo killed?
Macbeth wants Banquo dead because Banquo witnessed what the three witches said. The three witches stated that Macbeth would one day become king. Now that Macbeth has become king, and done so by taking the life of the previous King Duncan, he fears that Banquo will spread the word that Macbeth was the one to commit the murder.
Why does Macbeth fear banguo and feel threatened by his ''being''?
There isn't necessarily a logical reason for the fear, but then fear is not a logical thing. Although Macbeth says, "My fears in Banquo stick deep," he is not totally clear about why he is afraid of him. Most likely, he is afraid that Banquo knows too much about him, knows what the witches said to him and how troubled he was by it, and as a result may suspect Macbeth of murdering Duncan. He is also annoyed by the prophecy of the "fruitless crown" and the prophecy that Banquo will be the father to kings. To prevent this, Macbeth would have to kill not only Fleance but also Banquo, to prevent Banquo from fathering more children. This prophecy does not threaten Macbeth, yet he feels threatened by it.
What about Banquo makes Macbeth uncomfortable?
Banquo has children who might inherit the crown whereas "Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown" by which he means the witches have predicted that Macbeth will be the king but will not have children to inherit. ("Fruitless crown" always makes me think of Carmen Miranda for some reason.)
How does Banquo know Macbeth killed Duncan?
because he just knows
