Fear of intimidation strikes Macbeth as an instinct promptly after Duncan’s assassination. Macbeth’s constant desire to remain in power influences him to act upon his thoughts immediately. Considering this, Macbeth transitions himself to think warrior-like; if anybody is in his way, they will die. Under those circumstances, Macbeth reflects on his opponents, and discriminates Banquo and Fleance.
To be thus, is nothing;
But to be safely thus: our fears I Banquo
Stick deep; and in his royalty of nature
Reigns that which would be fear’s: ‘tis much he dares
And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
To act in safety (3.1.52-8).
Before Duncan’s death, Macbeth learns that Banquo is eternally loyal to Duncan. Given …show more content…
As the weird woman promised; and I fear
Thou play’dst most foully for’t: yet it was said
It should not stand in the posterity.
But that myself should be the root and father
Of many kings. If there come truth from them-
As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine-
Why, by the verities on thee made good,
May they not be my oracles as well
And set me up in hope? But hush, no more (3.1.1-10).
Macbeth decides that the only solution to cover up his previous murder, and prevent any rumors about Duncan and Macbeth to disappear is to eliminate the root of the problem. Macbeth is smart with his plan considering Banquo is a “somebody” in Scotland. Macbeth also intends to kill Fleance, due to Banquo’s prophecy “Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none” (1.1.70). Risking Macbeth’s throne to Banquo’s descendants is a risk he cannot take; by eliminating both Banquo and Fleance, he has no fear.
When they put the name of king upon me,
And bade them speak to him; then prophet-like
They hail’d him father to a line of kings:
Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown,
And put a barren sceptre in my gripe,
Thence to be wrench’d with an unlinead hand,
No son of mine succeeding. If’t be
To be thus, is nothing;
But to be safely thus: our fears I Banquo
Stick deep; and in his royalty of nature
Reigns that which would be fear’s: ‘tis much he dares
And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
To act in safety (3.1.52-8).
Before Duncan’s death, Macbeth learns that Banquo is eternally loyal to Duncan. Given …show more content…
As the weird woman promised; and I fear
Thou play’dst most foully for’t: yet it was said
It should not stand in the posterity.
But that myself should be the root and father
Of many kings. If there come truth from them-
As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine-
Why, by the verities on thee made good,
May they not be my oracles as well
And set me up in hope? But hush, no more (3.1.1-10).
Macbeth decides that the only solution to cover up his previous murder, and prevent any rumors about Duncan and Macbeth to disappear is to eliminate the root of the problem. Macbeth is smart with his plan considering Banquo is a “somebody” in Scotland. Macbeth also intends to kill Fleance, due to Banquo’s prophecy “Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none” (1.1.70). Risking Macbeth’s throne to Banquo’s descendants is a risk he cannot take; by eliminating both Banquo and Fleance, he has no fear.
When they put the name of king upon me,
And bade them speak to him; then prophet-like
They hail’d him father to a line of kings:
Upon my head they placed a fruitless crown,
And put a barren sceptre in my gripe,
Thence to be wrench’d with an unlinead hand,
No son of mine succeeding. If’t be