FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.
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Fleance is not a danger to him now, but he will become one later.
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Fleance is an evil person but no one to fear.
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He doesn’t mean anything. The witches have possessed him.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The murderer appears at the banquet to report to Macbeth . He says that Banquo is dead but not his son Fleance. Macbeth says in an aside, “the worm that’s fled / Hath nature that in time will venom breed, / No teeth for th’ present.” What does Macbeth mean? Fleance is a weak person whom he does not fear.
Detailed explanation-2: -Macbeth reminds the murderers that Fleance must be killed along with his father and tells them to wait within the castle for his command.
Detailed explanation-3: -It ironically foreshadows the future: Banquo’s ghost occupies Macbeth’s seat, as his descendants will occupy his throne – and ‘push us from our stools’ (line 82). It marks the beginning of the decline of Macbeth’s rule and power: he cannot keep calm on this important occasion of state, and almost reveals his guilt.
Detailed explanation-4: -Macbeth says, “The worm that’s fled Hath nature that in time will venom breed, No teeth for the present.” What does this mean? This refers to the snake (Banquo) who is dead because Fleance is the worm. Fleance is not a threat now, but he may be venomous (revengeful) when he grows.
Detailed explanation-5: -During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified. Lady Macbeth reassures the guests that it is a momentary fit and tells Macbeth to stop. The ghost disappears and Macbeth is calm.