Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] killed King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] of Scotland in the year 1040. According to the Shakespearean play, he became King of Scotland the very day of his predecessor's death. That was one of the points on which William Shakespeare [Baptized April 26, 1564-April 23, 1616] wrote in accordance with the historical record.
Macbeth does not reveal his plan to kill Banquo and Fleance (Banquo's son) to Lady Macbeth.
Macbeth does not kill Banquo himself possibly because Banquo was his best friend and he could not bear to do it. Furthermore, in not committing the murder itself, he avoids being suspected of the crime.
The three assassins that were hired by Macbeth kill Banquo as he is walking with his son to the palace for a dinner that Macbeth invited him to.
Macbeth's plan was to murder fleance and banquo but it was not accomplished fully because fleance was able 2 escape
Macbeth plans to hire someone to kill banquo
Macbeth's soldiers do not kill Banquo, Macbeth hires three murderers to do the job.
Macbeth does not reveal his plan to kill Banquo and Fleance (Banquo's son) to Lady Macbeth.
Macbeth does not kill Banquo himself possibly because Banquo was his best friend and he could not bear to do it. Furthermore, in not committing the murder itself, he avoids being suspected of the crime.
The three assassins that were hired by Macbeth kill Banquo as he is walking with his son to the palace for a dinner that Macbeth invited him to.
Macbeth's plan was to murder fleance and banquo but it was not accomplished fully because fleance was able 2 escape
Macbeth instructed the murderers to kill Banquo and his son Fleance.
In Act Three of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth hires murderers to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance. The murderers successfully kill Banquo, but Fleance manages to escape, leaving Macbeth's desire to secure the throne unfulfilled.
Macbeth plans to hire someone to kill banquo
Lady Macbeth wasn't in on her husband's plans to kill Banquo. When she asked what his plans 'of dreadful note' [Act 3 Scene 2 Line 44] were, he didn't want her to know the specifics. But most likely yes, she would have wanted Macbeth to kill Banquo. Earlier in their conversation, she commented that Banquo and his son Fleance were mortal [and therefore killable?].
Macbeth sets an ambush for Banquo with three murderers. The murderers kill Banquo but Banquo's son Fleance escapes.
Banquo is his best friend. Aside from that, Banquo is well loved by many, and if he were to be killed by Macbeth, it would look bad on him. By having the murderers do it, he can mourn Banquo's death and be free of suspicion.
Macbeth hires two murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance in the play "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.