Macbeth Act III - Clint Powers
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- After killing Duncan and assuming the throne, Macbeth once again begins mulling over the witches' prophecy. If Banquo's sons will be kings, then Macbeth's position is at risk. Macbeth uses this line of reasoning to justify the recruitment of several men who are willing to murder Banquo. This conversation shows how obsessed Macbeth is with his newfound power and emphasizes the murderous actions he will take to defend it.
- We have decided, my Lord. We will kill Banquo tonight
- Banquo has made your lives a living hell, and I am innocent of such wrongdoing. Are you really going to let him off the hook that easily? Consider my offer: kill Banquo and I will keep you close to me.
- If Banquo's sons have been foretold to be Kings, then my throne is at risk as long as he is still living!
- Lady Macbeth requests the presence of Macbeth prior to the feast to chastise him once again for his cowardly approach to killing Duncan. If he made such a great sacrifice to become King, Lady Macbeth thinks that he should be enjoying his position, not wallowing in guilt. Instead she is met with a cold facade from her husband. Rather than lamenting about his guilt, Macbeth is obsessing over Banquo. When Lady Macbeth inquires about this, she receives no answer. At the end of Act III, Scene ii, Lady Macbeth is not aware of the plot to kill Banquo, showing a clear dichotomy from the previous act. Lady Macbeth is no longer fueling the murderous tendencies of Macbeth. Instead the violence is coming from within him.
- You say that it is comforting that Banquo can be killed, but what do you really plan to do? Are you going to kill your friend?
- I can't let her talk me out of this. What must be done will be done. Banquo will die tonight.
- No, no My Dear. It's better if you do not know what my plan is until it is done. Then we can celebrate together. Put on a happy face for the feast tonight and help to make Banquo feel special.
- The two murderers with whom Macbeth spoke in Act III, Scene i are joined by another killer. The three men attack Banquo and Fleance as they are returning to the castle. Banquo is killed by the murderers, but Fleance is able to escape. This is the second murder that Macbeth explicitly orchestrated to increase his power in the kingdom. Killing his friend in an attempt to maintain his power directly contrasts with the loyal soldier that Macbeth was at the beginning of the play.
- This is treachery! Run, Fleance! One day you will avenge me!
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