FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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Macbeth wants Banquo killed under cover of darkness.
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Banquo is the guest of honor at the banquet.
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Macbeth wants Banquo to arrive late to the banquet.
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Macbeth hopes that Banquo will become lost.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act 3, Scene 1, Macbeth is glad Banquo will not be returning to the palace until nightfall because of what reason? Macbeth wants Banquo killed under cover of darkness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Act 3, scene 3 A third man joins the two whom Macbeth has already sent to kill Banquo and Fleance. The three assassins manage to kill Banquo. Fleance escapes. Act 3, scene 4 As Macbeth’s banquet begins, one of Banquo’s murderers appears at the door to tell Macbeth of Banquo’s death and Fleance’s escape.
Detailed explanation-3: -He wants Banquo dead because he is suspicious that Macbeth killed Duncan to become king. Macbeth wants Fleance dead because he is Banquo’s son and it is prophesized that Banquo’s children will be king.
Detailed explanation-4: -Although Banquo is killed, Fleance escapes. Banquo’s ghost appears at Macbeth’s banquet and terrorises Macbeth, whose behaviour indicates his guilt to fellow guests. Macbeth, now acting independently of his wife, plans to see the witches again.