FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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The first and second murderers are employed by Banquo.
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Macbeth has become terribly suspicious and trusts no one; he sends the third murderer to make certain the job gets done.
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Macbeth knows that Fleance is strong and quick; he feels a third murderer will be needed.
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The third murderer had his own reasons for wanting Banquo dead and asked to be sent.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why does Macbeth send along a third murderer to join the first two in killing Banquo? Macbeth has become terribly suspicious and trusts no one; he sends the third murderer to make certain the job gets done. Macbeth wants Banquo killed under cover of darkness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why might Macbeth have sent another murderer to join those he has already set up? He wants to be sure that the original murderers carry out his order. A lord reports to Ross that an importance thane, who is from Fife, has gone to England to ask for military help against Macbeth.
Detailed explanation-3: -For what reasons does Macbeth want Banquo murdered? He wants Banquo murdered because he sees him as a treat, He does not want him to get in the way during his rule as king, but also, he does not want Banquo’s prophecy coming true as Banquo’s children are predicted to take the throne.
Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Summary: Act 3, scene 3 Banquo and Fleance approach on their horses and dismount. They light a torch, and the murderers set upon them. The murderers kill Banquo, who dies urging his son to flee and to avenge his death. One of the murderers extinguishes the torch, and in the darkness Fleance escapes.