48 Bring them before us (Two murders Macbeth has sent for). 49 To be who he is doesn’t matter but he wants to be safe (to make sure he is king he must murder Banquo). We are deeply afraid of Banquo50 For his noble integrity, and his royal background51 Is what we fear deeply. He dares too much52 And to that daring side of him53 He has wisdom that guides his bravery 54 To keep him safe (Even though he is daring and brave he is smart enough to act safely and stay alive).55 There is nobody else but Banquo56 That Macbeth is afraid of. And next to Banquo57 Macbeth is not as smart as he thinks he is, as, it is said58 Mark Antony’s (genius) was by Caesar. He approved the sisters (witches)59 When they first put the name of king on me (Macbeth)60 And asked them to speak to him (Macbeth); then like prophets61 They named him father to a line of kings.62 Upon my head they placed a fake crown,63 And put an empty staff in my hands,64 To be taken from me by someone not of my blood (as in Banquo and son),65 No son of my will become heir to the throne. If this is true66 If this is true about Banquo’s sons, I have made up my mind;67 I have murdered Duncan because of them (the sons of Banquo);68 Put bitterness in my soul69 Only for them (Banquo and others); And my soul70 Given to the devil71 To make them Kings—the son of Banquo kings!72 Rather than Banquo’s sons become king, 73 Thus Macbeth will triumph over time and fate! Who’s there? ...
