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Macbeth: Plots For Murder - Paper

Macbeth: Plots For Murder

In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, there are many plots for murder. The murder of Duncan has a significant impact on Macbeth. He, along with his "sleep" is never the same after this event. After the murder of Duncan, his innocence is gone and he decides that no one is going to stand in his way of being king. Thus, when he feels threatened by Banquo and the prophesies of the witches, he plots to kill him and his son Fleance. Macbeth arranges for two men to murder Banquo and his son. However, when the actual event occurs a third murderer appears. This third murderer's identity is never revealed. It is my opinion that this third murderer is actually Macbeth.
Though Macbeth has two ...

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and Fleance out of the way. His being the third murderer, in his mind, will help guarantee that the murder is completed and that the prophesy does not come true. The circumstances surrounding this plan also make it evident that Macbeth is involved. The night is approaching and it is dark, so the other murders cannot see who it is. Moreover, no other individual knew the exact details of the murder plans and when and where it was to take place. Furthermore, he is acting at the banquet when he pretends to see Banquo. His acting after Duncan's death is proof that pretending is not difficult for him.
In conclusion, the third murderer in Shakespeare's Macbeth is Macbeth himself. Every aspect of act III makes it fairly obvious that it is indeed Macbeth. First, his comments to the people; next, the circumstances surrounding the murder. And finally, the acting he does at the banquet. Macbeth will truly do anything to keep himself out of ...

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Added: 2/3/2005 02:46:45 AM
Category: Arts
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