Macbeth when does banquo die

Macbeth hired three murderers to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance. At first, he is a loyal and courageous Thane for Duncan; however, he becomes deceitful once he decides to kill the king. He becomes blinded by the prophecy and persuasion by his wife, Lady Macbeth.

As a result, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth act accordingly to gain and maintain power. Throughout Macbeth, Shakespeare proves unchecked ambitions are not worth seeking as they can cause an individual to sacrifice themselves and their morals. Have you ever blame someone for your mistake? Using someone as a scapegoat can make you less guilty. William shakespeare wrote a play called, Macbeth, which shows how Macbeth is responsible for his own death. Macbeth is responsible for his own downfall because he is power-hungry and easily manipulated.

In the beginning of Act Three, Macbeth has become king, he feels being king is worthless if his position is as king is safe. Act 3, Scene 1, Lines Macbeth thinks he can cheat fate by killing Banquo thereby preventing him from producing heirs to the throne. Act 3, Scene 1, Lines Act 3 Scene He is constantly seeking to gain more power over others and then once he has it, he only kills more people to keep the power in his possession.

When Macbeth says this he is debating whether or not to kill King Duncan, and then claims his ambition will drive him. In the beginning of the drama, the main character, Macbeth, kills a traitor who was leading an army against Duncan, the King of Scotland.

He tells them that unless they are the worst, most scared type of man they should be able to kill him. First she thinks about it all the time. Then she has a sleepwalking episode in which she kept trying to wash blood off of her hands.

Finally, she ends up killing herself. Why does Macbeth want Banquo and Fleance dead? Does it work? He hires two murdered to ambush them a distance from the castle before the feast, he makes the murderers hate Banquo and challenges their manhood to get them to do it.

Banquo is killed but Fleance escapes. Why do you think Banquo has told no one about the prophecies? Banquo is the father of kings, so his descendants are going to take the crown from Macbeth. He is kind and caring, loyal and trustworthy. Finally, Duncan appears to be an overly trusting character. Do the assassins succeed in killing Banquo and Fleance?

Yes, they kill both of them. Ross comes from Scotland with the horrible news that Macbeth has murdered Macduff's family. Macduff, utterly destroyed by the foulness of the deed, cannot believe it, and must ask repeatedly if his wife and child are really dead.

Macduff vows revenge and they leave to gather their troops and head for Scotland. When the two were together they could feed off each other's strength and prevent one another from dwelling on their crimes. But Macbeth is gone and Lady Macbeth is left to brood over the atrocities Macbeth has committed at her command. Her guilt and fear follow her even in dreams, and she begins to walk in her sleep. Her Gentlewoman has seen her several times rise from her bed.

The Gentlewoman calls for a doctor who watches for two nights but does not see Lady Macbeth come out of her chamber. But, on the third night, he observes Lady Macbeth walk down the hall with a lantern, rubbing her hands violently. She reveals the events of that gruesome night and utters one of the most famous line in all of literature: "Out, damned spot!

The murder of Macduff's family and Banquo also weigh heavy on her mind: "The thane of Fife had a wife; where is she now? What, will these hands ne'er be clean? The Doctor is horrified to know the truth and he refuses to report to anyone what he has just seen and heard for fear that his own life will be in jeopardy. He leaves the castle, knowing that no doctor can cure what ails Lady Macbeth: "More needs she the divine than the physician" 5. Act 5, Scene 2 The action moves to the countryside near Dunsaine where the rebels, led by Lennox and Angus, await the English army that will soon arrive.

They make plans to meet at Birnam Wood and Cathiness, one of the soldiers, tells the others that Macbeth is hold up in the royal castle preparing for the attack. Act 5, Scene 3 Macbeth is in his war room awaiting Malcolm and his troops. Because of the three apparitions, Macbeth is confident that he will be victorious, and he refuses to hear the reports from his generals.

The Doctor comes in and Macbeth asks anxiously about his wife. The Doctor tells him that she seems troubled and cannot rest. Macbeth rejects his useless answer and angrily calls for his armour. Although we can see Macbeth starting to crumble under the mounting pressure, he convinces himself that he is still not afraid of defeat "Till Birnam forest come to Dunsinane" 5.

Act 5, Scene 4 Malcolm orders his men to each cut a branch from a tree from Birnam forest to provide camouflage as they attack the castle. Malcolm's command to carry the boughs signals the true end of Macbeth, for Birnam Wood is moving toward Dunsinane. Act 5, Scene 5 On the castle walls Macbeth waits, sure that Macduff and Malcolm will die of famine before they can penetrate his defense.

Suddenly a cry is heard from within the castle. Seyton goes to investigate and, when he returns, he tells Macbeth that his wife is dead. With the news that he has lost his precious lady, Macbeth resigns himself to the futility of life. A messenger enters and reports that he has seen an amazing sight -- the woods are moving toward the castle. Macbeth is at first unbelieving and slaps the messenger, calling him a 'liar and slave! But Macbeth cannot deceive himself any longer and he vows that, if he must die, he will die a valiant soldier in battle: If this which he avouches does appear, There is nor flying hence nor tarrying here.

I'gin to be a-weary of the sun, And wish the estate o' the world were now undone. Ring the alarum bell! Blow wind! At least we'll die with harness on our back. Act 5, Scene 6 In this very short scene we see Malcolm, Siward, and Macduff gathered with their troops on the plain before Macbeth's castle.

Banquo humbly insists that any seed of greatness that the King plants in Banquo is the King's to reap. Here, he gives a pretty speech about the home of the martin, judging that if that wonderful bird should make its cradle there, the air must be soft and good. Banquo, it might be said, is not so astute about how to protect one's family and one's self.

Banquo can't sleep because he is plagued by "cursed thoughts" that he says nature brings to him in sleep. He meets Macbeth walking in the hall, and tells him he dreamt of the weird sisters, which Macbeth brushes off.

Cryptically, Macbeth tells Banquo if he will support his cause, it would be an honor to Banquo. Banquo replies that his allegiance is clear implicitly an allegiance to good and to Duncan and the two again agree to talk more later. While Macbeth is busy making long talk, it is Macduff and Banquo who attend to his wife, who has grown faint on hearing about Macbeth's murder of the guards.