Duncan's sons flee the country for the safety of their lives, Macbeth is crowned king. On the day of his induction, nature seems upset for it is dark during the day. As Act II continues, Macbeth's desires and needs for power are even greater than they were before. Once he learns of Banquo's knowledge about the witches, Macbeth immediately sends for men to murder Banquo and Fleance. Another of the witches predictions is that a descendant of Banquo will become king. So, Macbeth decides that nothing can get in the way of his kingship. In Scene II of Act III, the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth continues to go down hill. She wonders why Macbeth keeps things to himself: "Why do you keep alone, / Of sorriest fancies your companions making?" She urges Macbeth to become practical. Macbeth no longer has a conscience for he is not tortured by the past, but worried about the future.As Banquo's murder is completed, Macbeth loses his sense of right and wrong. His reaction to this murder is not as intense as the first one. Macbeth seems to show that once a person gives into the temptation of evil, his morals crumble. His conscience is becoming even Stipanov 4more lax; he isn't upset over Banquo's death, yet he is upset over the fact that Fleance, Banquo's son, isn't dead as well. As the play rolls on, Macbeth's need for power increases and he becomes insecure about his position as king. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth was sought out by the witches, ...
