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To make sure that Banquo's son wont become king as the witches prediccted.
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∙ 14y agoThe three witches predict that Macbeth will be king, so he kills King Duncan in order to make that happen. However, the witches also predict that Banquo will produce a line of kings. Macbeth wants Banquo and Fleance (Banquo's son) killed so that they cannot take the throne away from him. However, his plan backfires when Fleance escapes.
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∙ 12y agoits not so much what does Macbeth want Banquo and fleance dead its more as to why he does and its because banquo is the general kings army and is able to take the throne away from the Macbeth and fleance is the kings son so he has to be killed but he escapes. this is what i got because i was wondering the same thing but why hi has to kill them!!!!!!
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∙ 12y agoMacbeth wanted Banquo and fleance dead because they are a threat to this position as king knowing that the the witches have predicted that Banquo will produce a line of Kings. This is also a sign of Macbeth's paranoia.
How did the murders kill fleance in the play Macbeth?
In the witch's prophecy, Banquo is told that he will not be a king, but his sons will. This means that Macbeth will be king, but something will happen which prevents his bloodline from maintaining the throne, which will be taken by the bloodline of Banquo. In Macbeth's paranoia about maintaining the throne, he orders Banquo and his son killed, cutting off their bloodline and keeping them from usurping the throne from Macbeth. However, Fleance escapes, and while Malcolm takes the crown, it can be inferred that Fleance or one of his descendants take it from Malcolm or one of the later Kings.
Did Lady Macbeth want Macbeth to kill Banquo?
Lady Macbeth wasn't in on her husband's plans to kill Banquo. When she asked what his plans 'of dreadful note' [Act 3 Scene 2 Line 44] were, he didn't want her to know the specifics. But most likely yes, she would have wanted Macbeth to kill Banquo. Earlier in their conversation, she commented that Banquo and his son Fleance were mortal [and therefore killable?].
Why does Macbeth want to know whether or not Fleance is going riding with his father in the afternoon before the banquet?
Macbeth wants to know wether or not fleance is going riding with his father in the afternoon before the banquet because if they are riding together it will be easier for the murderers to kill both of them and "kill two birds with one stone."
What lines support the idea that Macbeth does not want to tell his wife about Banquo's murder until after it has been done?
( Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck,/ till thou applaud the dead.) from apex
What does the conversation with the murderers reveal about Macbeth?
The conversation he had with the murderers show that he is still trying to cloak his crime under a veneer of political necessity, by suggesting that the murderers have good reason to hate Banquo and wish him dead. In reality they are hired murderers, who would kill anyone if they were paid to do it. They are quite happy to attempt to kill Fleance, who is obviously not their enemy. So, what is Macbeth on about? He is trying to justify the murder to himself, because he still has enough conscience to think that it is wrong to kill his friend just because his decendants might become kings someday.
What did Macbeth want the two munderers to do?
Murder someone. Specifically. Banquo and Fleance.
Why does Macbeth want banquo and feance does it work?
Assuming you meant when Macbeth sends the two assassins to murder Banquo and Fleance, it is because he doesn't want Banquo's children to become kings like the witches predicted. It only worked half way, because yes they did kill Banquo, but not Fleance.
How did the murders kill fleance in the play Macbeth?
In the witch's prophecy, Banquo is told that he will not be a king, but his sons will. This means that Macbeth will be king, but something will happen which prevents his bloodline from maintaining the throne, which will be taken by the bloodline of Banquo. In Macbeth's paranoia about maintaining the throne, he orders Banquo and his son killed, cutting off their bloodline and keeping them from usurping the throne from Macbeth. However, Fleance escapes, and while Malcolm takes the crown, it can be inferred that Fleance or one of his descendants take it from Malcolm or one of the later Kings.
Why is Macbeth concerned about fleance?
Macbeth is concerned about Fleance because he is Banquo's son and the witches' prophecy stated that Banquo's descendants would inherit the throne. Macbeth sees Fleance as a threat to his own claim to the throne and wants to ensure that no one else from Banquo's lineage will challenge his rule in the future.
Did Lady Macbeth want Macbeth to kill Banquo?
Lady Macbeth wasn't in on her husband's plans to kill Banquo. When she asked what his plans 'of dreadful note' [Act 3 Scene 2 Line 44] were, he didn't want her to know the specifics. But most likely yes, she would have wanted Macbeth to kill Banquo. Earlier in their conversation, she commented that Banquo and his son Fleance were mortal [and therefore killable?].
Why does Macbeth want his wife to beinnocent of the knowledge of his plan for Banquo and fleance?
Macbeth wants his wife to be innocent of the plan to kill Banquo and Fleance because he knows that she is already plagued with guilt and paranoia from the previous murder of King Duncan. He wants to protect her from further moral corruption and to spare her from being complicit in more bloodshed.
Why does Macbeth want to know whether or not Fleance is going riding with his father in the afternoon before the banquet?
Macbeth wants to know wether or not fleance is going riding with his father in the afternoon before the banquet because if they are riding together it will be easier for the murderers to kill both of them and "kill two birds with one stone."
What lines support the idea that Macbeth does not want to tell his wife about Banquo's murder until after it has been done?
( Be innocent of the knowledge, dearest chuck,/ till thou applaud the dead.) from apex
What does banquo want to talk about with Macbeth?
Banquo wants to discuss the witches' prophecies with Macbeth and their potential significance. He also wants to share his suspicions about Macbeth's recent actions to see if he can uncover any truth behind Macbeth's sudden rise to power.
Why did Macbeth want to kill banquo and his son?
Macbeth wanted to kill Banquo and his son because he feared that they were a threat to his throne. The witches had predicted that Banquo's descendants would inherit the throne, which posed a risk to Macbeth's own lineage. By eliminating Banquo and his son, Macbeth believed he could secure his power.
What does the conversation with the murderers reveal about Macbeth?
The conversation he had with the murderers show that he is still trying to cloak his crime under a veneer of political necessity, by suggesting that the murderers have good reason to hate Banquo and wish him dead. In reality they are hired murderers, who would kill anyone if they were paid to do it. They are quite happy to attempt to kill Fleance, who is obviously not their enemy. So, what is Macbeth on about? He is trying to justify the murder to himself, because he still has enough conscience to think that it is wrong to kill his friend just because his decendants might become kings someday.
How does banquo's ghost effect Macbeth?
He feels guilty abouthaving Banquo killled- apex
