Question

macbeth murders duncan and becomes the king of scotland. however, he is insecure in his position as he remembers the witches' prophecy that banquo’s descendants will be kings. his ambition makes him plot other killings, but his plans start going awry. which event is the turning point in macbeth?

Answer 1

There are actually a number of turning points in the play, so it depends on the perspective you are considering. In terms of a true Elizabethan play, in Act 3 we have the killing of Banquo while Fleance escapes. Macbeth's guilt is brought upon him by Banquo's ghost. He states, " ...I am in blood stepped in so far that, should i wade no more,returning were as tedious as go over." Meaning, he is too deep into his deeds to turn back or to change his mind - a turning point.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. the murder of Banquo

Explanation:

According to a different source, these are the options that come with this question:

A. the murder of Duncan

B. the murder of Banquo

C. the murder of the guards

D. the murder of Macduff’s family

The murder of Banquo is the main turning point in Macbeth. The witches' prophecy stated that Banquo's line would eventually sit on the throne, and that Macbeth would have no heirs. Macbeth worries about this prophecy, as this might mean that the only reason for him to have killed Duncan was to allow Banquo's family to reign. Therefore, Macbeth arranges for the murder of Banquo and his son Fleance, but Fleance manages to escape.