Question

3. What does the line “For Banquo’s issue have I filed my mind; for them the gracious Duncan have

I murdered” (lines 70-71) mean? Why does this bother Macbeth so much?

Answer 1

Macbeth says, "For them the gracious Duncan have I murdered." Who is he talking about? What is bothering Macbeth in this soliloquy? Banquo and Fleance; He ended up killing Duncan for them, since he's a "fruitless crown" (No Kids) and he won't pass it on to anyone. Fleance will be king according to prophecy.

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