Question

Why does macbeth fear the fulfilment of the third prophecy

Answer 1

Answer:

Macbeth is worried because the witches also said Banquo would be the father of kings. Macbeth wants his own sons to be kings after him and he doesn't want Banquo getting any ideas about killing him the way Macbeth killed Duncan. So Macbeth wants to have Banquo and his only son killed.

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Answer 2

But now Macbeth is worried because the witches also said Banquo would be the father of kings. Macbeth wants his own sons to be kings after him and he doesn't want Banquo getting any ideas about killing him the way Macbeth killed Duncan. So Macbeth wants to have Banquo and his only son killed.