Macbeth 4

When Banquo suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan, Macbeth is in danger. Because of fear of being discovered,  Macbeth kills Banquo too. His actions makes me wonder why he would kill his best friend because he was found out. I thought that he should rather accept this as his fate and take the punishment of taking one's life. Killing Banquo shows how desperate Macbeth wants the throne and far he is willing to throw away his self esteem and humanity. After his second murder, Macbeth also feels guilty, except on a different degree. Instead of being unable to sleep, he sees Banquo's ghost where ever he goes. This guilt is different because Banquo was his best friend and Duncan was someone he didn't really know, he was unapprochable because of his status as king.