Macbeth And Banquo's Jealousy

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Macbeth can never be secure without heirs of his own because of the other plans that have been stated due to the death of Duncan. Macbeth will constantly be worried of someone taking his throne. Both Macbeth and Banquo know that Macbeth will become king, but Banquo will beget future kings. Fate has a kingly plan for Banquo’s children. This frightens Macbeth into thinking that Banquo already has a plan to hasten the day of his heirs. This amount of fear drives Macbeth into contemplating on committing another murder to crush Fate’s kingly plans for Banquo’s children. The amount of jealousy that Macbeth has embodied in himself must be outrageous in order to be plotting to kill his noble friend. Even after the deed is done Macbeth shows no signs

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