FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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They have too many common friends and he would be an immediate suspect
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Banquo reminds him of his brother
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They are bitter enemies and Macbeth thinks that Banquo might get the better of him
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They are best friends and Macbeth does not want to harm Fleance
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Detailed explanation-1: -He doesn’t want him to get in his way during his rule as king, and he doesn’t want Banquo’s prophesy coming true since Banquo’s kids are predicted to take the throne. What reason does Macbeth give for not killing Banquo himself? He is afraid it would look bad to their common friends.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why does Macbeth kill Banquo? Macbeth kills Banquo because he sees Banquo as another threat to the throne. In the Witches’ original prophecy, they proclaim that Macbeth will be king but that Banquo’s son and descendants will be the future kings, while Banquo will never be king himself.
Detailed explanation-3: -That I would set my lie on any chance, To mend it, or be rid on’t. Know Banquo was your enemy. True, my lord.
Detailed explanation-4: -King Duncan’s Murder In Macbeth By William Shakespeare When Macbeth decided to hire murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance it is because he thinks that his throne would not be robbed from him by the duo and they would murder him. He feels no remorse or guilt for hiring these murders to kill Banquo and Fleance.