Act 3 Scene 1 - Macbeth Soliloquy - To Be Thus is Nothing!

In this soliloquy Macbeth is thinking of killing Banquo. Macbeth is so hungry for power he wants to make sure his spot for being kings is very secure and the only way to do that Macbeth thinks is to kill Banquo. Banquo is Macbeths good friend and Macbeth knows Banquo quit well, he knows Banquo is very wise, and fearless and can be valiant. Macbeth thinks that because Banquo is so smart Banquo might plot something against Macbeth to take the position of king. Macbeth does not realize it but Banquo is afraid of Macbeth because of Macbeth’s strong spirit. Macbeth has no sons ro continue to rule as king if Macbeth dies, but Banquo has sons so Macbeth has his mind set on killing his best friend to ensure his spot. Macbeth’s mind is overpowering his actions and there is not stopping him now.