In Act 1, scene 7, lines 1–28, Macbeth debates whether or not he should kill Duncan. The destruction that comes from unchecked ambition will continue to be explored as one of the play’s themes. He is aware of the powerful reasons for murdering the king, but is nagged by self-doubt arising from his fear of retribution both in heaven and on earth and by his likely loss of reputation. In line 13 he says, “I am kinsman and his subject.” This statement serves as a reminder of how grave an outrage it is for the couple to slaughter their ruler while he is a guest in their house. In line 17 Macbeth lists Duncan’s noble qualities such as “he hath borne of his faculties so meek”, showing his loyalty to him. The final section of the speech contains an