Critical Reading The following question is based on your reading of Macbeth, Act III. In The Tragedy of MacBeth, Act III, Scene i, what does Macbeth say to the two murderers to persuade them to kill Banquo?
Answer
A
That as a reward he will make them as rich as kings.
B
That it is their duty to help Macbeth with anything he asks.
C
That Banquo has been the cause of all their misery.
D
That they will be immune from prosecution forever.
Explanation
Macbeth persuades the murderers by claiming Banquo is responsible for their misfortunes and has kept them from improving their lives. He presents Banquo as their shared enemy, encouraging them to seek revenge by killing him. Thus, the best answer is that Banquo has been the cause of all their misery.
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