Why does Macbeth fear Banquo?

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Macbeth

Why does Macbeth fear Banquo?

Act 3 - Scene 1

Asked by luisa r #273201 on 12/4/2013 7:05 PM

Last updated by robert downey j #348720 on 12/4/2013 7:17 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/4/2013 7:09 PM

Macbeth fears that the witches' prophecy will also come true for Banquo, making his children kings. He feels that as long as Banquo is alive to bear children, his own kingship will be threatened.

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Answered by robert downey j #348720 on 12/4/2013 7:17 PM

Macbeth fears that the witches' prophecy will also come true for Banquo, making his children kings. He feels that as long as Banquo is alive to bear children, his own kingship will be threatened.

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