Banquo's State Of Mind Change In Macbeth

Power seems like a magnificent thing to have. However, many aren’t sure how to use it, and in the wrong hands, terror will rise among people. Macbeth, a man in the story “The tragedy of Macbeth” was in this situation. He was a soldier who was heroic, brave, and ambitious. He was also a happily married man. This would change as soon as the idea of being a king and having power would enter his mind. Macbeth changed because of his desire to keep his power to himself and found comfort in hurting others to keep it.

At the beginning of the book Macbeth shows he has a good heart. His state of mind changes after receiving word that he would become king of Scotland. While with his good friend Banquo, he comes across 3 witches whom each share news

“Hail to thee, thane of Cawdor! All hail, Macbeth, that shalt be king hereafter!” & “Not so happy, yet much happier. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none: So all hail Macbeth, and Banquo. Your children and descendants will be kings.” (1.3 50-73)” Neither of them had an idea these things would happen, which gets them both thinking about it. Banquo is more doubtful of his future, while Macbeth is more excited about it. Macbeth explains to his wife what he learned, and she is eager to get control early on. This is the beginning of an evil Macbeth. His wife believes that Macbeth is too soft and not demanding or strong like she is, so she tries to force him to do things he is hesitant to do to speed up the process of being in power. Soon after she finds out about the prophecies, Macbeth makes his first murder, forced by his wife, done by criticism of his manliness. “When you durst do it, then you

So far, Macbeth has gotten away with murder and is now the new king of Scotland. Banquo hears the news of Duncan’s death, and even though he was laughing at the prophecies, he recalls what he was told and tries to connect the dots. Banquo isn’t 100% sure of it, but he is concluding that Macbeth is the real killer who is trying to make the witches' Prophecies come true. Macbeth finds out about Banquo's suspicions and is afraid he will get caught, but has a plan. “Your spirits shine through you. Within this hour at most I will advise you where to plant yourselves, Acquaint you with the perfect spy o’ th’ time, The moment on ’t; for ’t must be done tonight, And something from the palace; always thought That I require a clearness. And with him— To leave no rubs nor botches in the work— Fleance, his son, that keeps him company, Whose absence is no less material to me Than is his father’s, must embrace the fate Of that dark hour. Resolve yourselves apart. I’ll come to you anon.”(3.1.142-154).” Macbeth is furious that his good friend suspects him of a killer so he orders 2 murderers to kill Banquo and his son Fleance, not only to keep his throne and name clean but also to keep the rest of the prophecies from coming true: Banquo’s sons becoming king