The Macbeth Murders Essay - 641 Words

In the Shakespearean tragedy, Macbeth, numerous murders take place. Throughout the play, the reader finds that each murder gets more and more evil, and more planned than the previous, thus leading to the downfall of Macbeth. The first murder to take place in Macbeth is the Thane of Cawdors. Duncan does not previously plan to kill the Thane, but with the information of the war given to him, he says, No more that Thane of Cawdor shall deceive/ our bosom interest: go, pronounce his present death, / and with his former title greet Macbeth (I, ii). Ross goes forth to carry the word that the Thane needs to be put to death. The Witches, to Macbeth, foretold this demise, but Macbeth thinks that it will not be possible, for the Thane is†¦show more content†¦This dread conducts Macbeth to map out the next assassinations. Macbeth converses with his comrade, Banquo, to inquire where he might be around the time he [Macbeth] is planning to slay Banquo and Fleance. Ride you this afternoon? As far, my lord, as will fill up time/ `twixt this and supper. Go not my horse the better... (III, i). Macbeth sends two murderers to slaughter the father and son as they are taking an evening ride. Banquo tells Fleance Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly! (III, iii). This command makes Fleance flee, while his father lies dying. When Macbeth hears that Banquo is no longer in this realm, his heart leaps in his chest with gladness. But when he hears that Fleance has disappeared, his eyes glaze over with hate toward the murderers. His friend was killed, but not the heir to the thrown. This makes Macbeth turn sour and forces him to decide to be even more demon-like. The worst is yet to come... Macbeth decides to be a ruthless, heartless, wretched king than any other that has graced this earth. He decides that the best way to make a point that he will be king, and no one else, is to slaughter an entire family... the Macduff family. Macduff is away at war when he learns that his lady and children are brutally executed. His face drops in awe as he realizes who the hellcat is that killed them. The witches apparitions foretold to Macbeth: [first apparition]Macbeth! Macbeth! Macbeth!Show MoreRelatedMacbeth Murder Essay720 Words   |  3 PagesIn Shakespeare’s Macbeth, both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth contributed to the murder of King Duncan and the murders that follow. Macbeth is known for his bravery and courage as a soldier on the battlefield, and as a solider he is very familiar with killing people, which we later see throughout the play. This shows that Macbeth is solely responsible for the murders he commits throughout the play. 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