Macbeth fears that Banquo's loyalty will expose Macbeth for what he has done to become the king, so he orders murders to silence him. Macbeth explains, But to be safely thus: our fears in Banquo/ Stick deep; and in nhis royalty of nature/ Reings that which would be fear'd" (3.1/53-55). This illustrates Macbeth's fear of his title of king away from him, so he sends out orders to kill Banquo out of fear.
In additio, he also fears Banquo's son, Fleance, because of what the Three witches predict for the prophecies of Baanquo, " Thou shalt get kings," (1.3.70). Due to this prophecy, Macbeth's worries that Fleance will inherit the throne, however; Macbeth believes he is the only deserving one to be on the throne. As a result, he also orders Fleance's
In additio, he also fears Banquo's son, Fleance, because of what the Three witches predict for the prophecies of Baanquo, " Thou shalt get kings," (1.3.70). Due to this prophecy, Macbeth's worries that Fleance will inherit the throne, however; Macbeth believes he is the only deserving one to be on the throne. As a result, he also orders Fleance's