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How did they kill Banquo and where is his body?
Macbeth realizes that since he doesn’t have any sons that the sons of Banquo will get the crown so he sends to have Banquo murdered along with Fleance. The murderers hide in the woods and kill Banquo when he gets off of his horse. Fleance escapes and the murderers take Banquo’s body to Macbeth.
Who actually killed Banquo?
Macbeth kills Banquo because he sees Banquo as another threat to the throne.
What is the significance of Banquo’s murder?
Banquo’s murder really showcases the fact that Macbeth feels like he is taking charge of his own destiny by removing all obstacles, like Banquo and Fleance, for example, that stand in his way of the throne.
How did the Banquo murder plot unfold was successful?
How did the Banquo murder plot unfold? The murderers make way to the castle and spot Banquo and Fleance. They attacked and killed Banquo, but Fleance escaped. It was half successful.
Why do you think Macbeth doesn’t kill Banquo himself?
Macbeth does not attempt to kill Banquo himself because he no longer has to do his own dirty work. He has become king and can delegate such deeds to others. Being king makes Macbeth conspicuous. To make them kings, the seed of Banquo kings!
How many murderers are involved in killing Banquo?
The three murderers attack Banquo and kill him, but botch the job, because Fleance escapes.
In what scene is Banquo killed?
In Act Three, Scene 3, Banquo is murdered by several hired assassins. While Banquo and his son are returning from their evening ride, Macbeth’s assassins wait for them while the servants take Banquo and Fleance’s horses into the stalls.
Is Banquo more important dead or alive?
Banquo is equally important to the play dead as he is alive. His close relationship with Macbeth and King Duncan and his encounter with the three witches prove to be important in the course of the play and gives us insight on how he is important dead as he is alive.
How does Lady Macbeth react to Banquo’s death?
Lady Macbeth’s reaction to Macbeth’s seeing Banquo’s ghost is to immediately cover up her husband’s hallucinations. Lady Macbeth recalls the “air-drawn dagger” that Macbeth claimed to see when he killed King Duncan. She knew about that murder obviously, but of Banquo’s murder she is ignorant.
Why did Macbeth kill Banquo and why was it needed to hire murderers?
Why does MacBeth have Banquo killed? MacBeth fears Banquo’s children will end up on the throne and he doesn’t want that to happen. Why does MacBeth hire murderers to kill Banquo? He is already guilty enough from having killed Duncan and doesn’t want to have more guilt by killing his friend, Banquo.